Everyone Loves A Parade

Everyone Loves A Parade What does this have to do with career managementnothing, yet. Mytown loves parades. We haveat least 3 a year: Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and 9/11.There are impromptu drive-bys too, when streams of cars drive down Main Street honking their horns and shouting out of windows.The High School Boys Lacrosse team won the state championship yesterday. Thatjustified a parade.This parade had firetrucks, police cars and cars packed with cheering kids and parents. It wasAmericana at its finest. The Main Street was lined with smiling and waving observers dressed inred, the school color. Being connected, being part of a community, isfulfilling. I suppose being part ofa company family can be fun too, but that, as we know,can be verylimiting.We might make a better choice by choosing our city or town due to the variety of people who are connected with the entity. What will it take to be more involvedin and with your community? Yesit can be a commitment oftime, money, or otherresources. But first it takes a commitment tomake it happen.Having an interestis important too. How do you show your support?You get to decide whether you want to give your time, money or other resources to the community. You could also ask someone what kind of help they most need. Diversifying your circle of friends and acquaintances will provide a wider network when you need it!