Late bloomers this one is perfect for you....Never give up hope as hope is the backbone behind the promise of America or is it?!
I can relate to much of what Karine discussed in terms of constantly moving from one opportunity to the next in believing that one closed door is not a curse but a blessing. That notion that hard work gets you your place in line has always been a staple to the America we used to know and love.
That moment of never losing sight of a goal when you may not have a goal set in stone is courageous while not living a life of fear in expanding upon your horizons is to be applauded.
My main problem is that the hiring process seems to gravitate towards the younger group, the college grads, with relocation in mind.
For those of us with families who are older, fixed in finances, without relocation on menu, and have been out of market longer than 6 months via long term unemployment are often over looked for the lower wage workers who don't require the same benefits or requirements. Sadly in many areas nepotism in hiring along with corruption is the going rate these days.
Secondly, it can't be overstated we all need that one person, that one shining light, that one who believes in us to help open certain doors. Connections, networking, flexibility, and wealth is all needed with flex schedules which is often at the expense of raising families or other commitments and or constraints. We as humans are meant to work together and not isolated and alone.
While I'm currently locked into poverty I can relate to the idea of hard work, hope, perseverance as I welcome anyone to read my profile but my issue lies in the fact that many prospective employers tell you to 'dummy down on resumes' when your qualifications ,education, & experience make you overqualified. So the notion that you should expand in a variety of areas sounds nice but isn't realistic for everyone.
Many of us suffer from our current state of the economy, the recession that for many of us never ended, the lack of high paying living wage and or full time employment opportunities and the day to day paycheck to paycheck survival mode required today.
Those of us who haven't endured PTSD, trauma, abusive relationships are way ahead of the game which I empathize with her for coming forward to discuss her sexual abuse by her relative.
What I can note is we all have a story to tell and I'm appreciative she was able to tell her own.
While I've never heard of Karine Jean Pierre prior to this; I feel as though I know her on a more personal level as her thoughtful reflection was motivational and inspiring on many levels. Her acknowledging my tweet was also appreciative.
She has had a rather interesting life professionally and personally and we can all take something away from it and use it toward the common good.
With the current hateful atmosphere that is spewed from the highest office of the land I applaud her for wanting to have a call to action in not only voting but in getting involved at any level of government and politics. We all need to stay united and do our part. Having once married into politics and having a family deeply rooted in politics it's not for the faint of heart as you must be thick skinned and not let every action or inaction affect one's viewpoints reminding oneself of the reason why you are there.
She has listed a group of those she follows and or admirers for anyone who wishes to become better acquainted with her inner circle.
She has also told a story of a life of hard knocks, downfalls, dilemmas, and reality checks that many of us can relate too in some form or fashion.
So with all this comes the notion if you just work hard enough, if you just put that good foot forward, if you just don't lose hope but life also throws us curves and that too is fine as long as everyday is used to stay on target as each new day is a blessing.
Thank you to Karine her publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for this honest review.
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