Down economies and mergers tend to make people crazy.  They panic and fret over what’s going to happen to them.  How are they going to find another job and pay their bills.  Its a hard reality, but it is only part of the situation.

The company a friend (George) works for was just sold.  His coworkers are upset about what’s going on.  He has taken a very different and commendable attitude.  He sees it as an opportunity.  The company has given them warning that things might change in the future.  It would be foolish to think that things won’t change. 

George feels this is his time to shine.  With others fretting, he’s updated his resume, started blogging, and learning some new techniques and skills.  His feeling is that either he will become a bigger asset to the company or he will already be more valuable as a job candidate. 

It is work, but George is already ahead of the curve with his attitude.