It seems that even during 2016, a lot of people were lamenting that it was the worst year in a long time, if not ever. True, the world lost a lot of noteworthy people, right down to December 31. The economy is still sluggish, a lot of people are still out of work, and the world is still battling wars and various other sources of turmoil on a seemingly increasing level.
In the closing days of 2016, many people were glad to see that year come to an end and thought and wished and hoped and prayed that 2017 would bring us good luck, prosperity, fulfilled dreams, and so forth. Of course that could happen, but it's too early in the year to tell. All that has happened as of January 2 in any year is hardly an indicator of what is to come in the remaining 363 days of the year.
For me, of course, getting back to work is tops on my list. Unfortunately, the longer one is out of work, the less likely most employers will consider that person for a position. Why that is just baffles me. There are many good people out there eager to work, but can't seem to click with an employer and receive an invitation to join the ranks of the employed despite the fact that they have plenty to offer. All because they haven't worked in "too long." Ridiculous if you ask me. Do they think they'll have to teach us how to tie our shoes again? I have years of experience and skills that have been honed along the way. Stop the nonsense and show me to my desk, please.
But I'd better not pout and better not cry about things I can do nothing about. Just keep praying and trying. Something will work out.
As for world events and such, we'll just take it day by day and see what happens during 2017. It's pretty safe to say that we will lose a few noteworthy people because we always do. Some of us will lose a friend or relative. Others will lose jobs or have some other bad luck come their way. Sad as it is, that seems to be the way of the world.
Let's hope that it won't be on the level of 2016, though.
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