Ryan’s Journal: Why the Rush?
by Ryan Pew
I spend a lot of time in airports and as a result I get time to people watch and observe folks from all walks of life. One thing is constant despite their background, they are in a rush. Now this could be a symptom of the location, however I think it is a bit wider than that.
I ate lunch with a good friend recently, we used to be colleagues and still keep in touch. One common topic is career progression and job hunting.
My friend is currently looking to move into a new phase of her career and one thing she invested in was professional resume help. She has connected with a service that will rewrite your resume and ensure that it passes the software filters most recruiters use now. In addition it provides a guarantee that you get a call back for an interview within 60 days.
When I asked why she was using a service she said simply, it was a faster way to her next move.
As I thought through these two stories it made me wonder if this is a modern incarnation or a human condition.
I don’t have the breadth of history to know what people 100 years ago thought on the subject. However if I am using an antidote I know that papers were printed with morning, afternoon and evening editions. This was before radio and TV, but it indicates something.
People wanted access to the news, fast. They didn’t want to wait and that sounds very much like our current culture.
So I’m not going to suggest you stop and smell the roses and meditate. I say embrace the rush and love it to its fullest knowing you are fulfilling a human condition that has existed for some time.
Image credit: Jon S
