Sunday, March 06, 2011

9 reasons to thank your employer today

Not everyone has the entrepreneurial spirit it takes to run a successful business. In fact, there's a lot to be said in favour of being an employee yet how rarely it is heard!!

In case you need reminding, here are 9 reasons to thank your employer today:

1. Your employer takes ultimate responsibility for creating new business.

2. Your employer manages the cash flow and takes the risk of clients that won't pay.

3. Your employer gives you the security of a regular income you can plan on.

4. Your employer takes the biggest hit if there is an economic collapse or some other sensitive market situation arises.

5. Your employer has confidence in you; that should make you feel good.

6. Your employer deals with the legislation, pays the taxes and does the paperwork.

7. Your employer pays to train you, and if they don't send you on training courses, they still pay to train you as they pay for the mistakes you make as you learn on the job.

8. If you are on a salary you usually only have to negotiate your price once and the deal is done.

9. You get to go on holiday and leave the business behind. You can always leave. All care and no responsibility. How good is that?

Employers are everyday heroes and optimists. If you are employed right now, recognise that a job is a very great privilege and go say 'Thank you' to your boss today!

©2011 Jane Francis is the author of Price Yourself Right: A guide to charging what you are worth (ISBN: 0-595-38601-6) available at Barnes and Noble (USA), WH Smith (UK) or online at amazon.com or amazon.co.uk

Jane Francis is available as a Professional Speaker, Coach and Seminar Leader to help sales teams and companies pitch and present their price with creativity and confidence. Email

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