I have been writing about jobs in the court reporting industry and jobs in general, how to get jobs and how to keep jobs.
I have been focusing on what separates employees and when the choice has to be made who is keeping their jobs. I think something that would matter to me is if an employee expressed some concern for the difficult times a business owner is going through. I think an employee who shows some empathy for his boss and the problems they have will be surprised on how far a few reassuring comments would go. It is really just being a little considerate of your boss. I think the term would be an enlightened employee, who is thinking outside his own problems and showing a little concern for the person who signs the checks.
I have tried very hard to be sensitive to my employees’ and court reporters’ concerns but somehow I don’t think they realize that we employers, owners of court reporting companies are dealing with very difficult times too. And, yes, we do have some great years but when it goes bad, well, it ain’t so much fun.