These are natural concerns and emotions, but what is comforting (along with any personal philosophy or spiritual background) is that change is constant whether in your current company and position or in a similar role with a different company.  We always begin our conversations with candidates to drill into their current situation, what opportunities they may or may not have, and realistically measure if their education, skills, and professional experience qualify them for a change or move up.  If after determining that someone’s background merits a positive change within their current company and the employee hasn’t been given or doesn’t foresee encountering a wanted/deserved opportunity in a timely manner then it’s incumbent for the individual to take personal responsibility for their professional development and ultimate stability to seek out and make a positive, well delineated change.

The good news from our side of the desk is that even with the credit crunch, stock market instability, crude oil dropping into the $70’s from the $140’s and natural gas from $14 to $7 per MMBTU, this has not stopped or slowed any of our client employers from moving forward with their need to add experienced professionals.  Many energy, chemical, and engineering companies are continuing to conduct project economic sensitivities below the current market pricing and although there will likely be some worldwide economic deceleration, the combination of a shortage and aging of experienced professionals in the markets we serve continue to make job changes compelling and still a relatively low risk proposition.

Additionally our insight into our client employers’ growth plans, cash flow/funding-capital structure in-depth is a critical competitive advantage and key advantage to advising our candidates on when the time is right to make a strategic, secure, and long-lasting move. 

We remain bullish on the markets we serve and with our targeted approach are confident this is one of the most opportune times for people to make positive changes to help companies grow their businesses and correspondingly reward key people in the process.

So give us a call or drop us a line and we’ll be happy to listen and serve your needs.

Eveline's Snow Pudding Continued...

Directions:

Put salt and gelatin in cold water; let set for 5 minutes; dissolve in boiling water.

Add sugar, lemon juice, salt and lemon rind.  Cool. Chill until partly gelled.

Beat egg whites until stiff

Add jelly mixture and beat until it holds it shape.  Refrigerate.

CUSTARD SAUCE

Scald the milk.  Beat eggs and add the sugar and the salt.  Stir gradually into the eggs and put into a double boiler.  Cook custard on low heat stirring constantly until it thickens (15 to 20 minutes).  Cool. Add vanilla after it cools. 

Notes:

A very light desert perfect for the holidays.  Great lemony flavor with a light custard sauce.

Did you know??  Thanksgiving facts

The next national Thanksgiving was declared only in April 1862, by Abraham Lincoln. In 1863, he declared Thanksgiving for 6 August, and for the last Thursday in November. He went on to declare a similar Thanksgiving observance in 1864, establishing a precedent that was followed by Andrew Johnson in 1865 and by every subsequent president.

After a few deviations of the day of celebration - Thanksgiving was held on 7 December in 1865, and 18 November in 1869 - the last Thursday in November was proclaimed as the national Thanksgiving day, but still not a officially holiday. Thanksgiving remained a custom unsanctified by law until President Roosevelt signed a bill on 26 November 1941 that established the fourth Thursday in November as the national Thanksgiving public holiday.

Turkey is the traditional dish for the Thanksgiving feast. In the US, about 280 million turkeys are sold for the Thanksgiving celebrations. There is no official reason or declaration for the use of turkey. They just happened to be the most plentiful meat available at the time of the first Thanksgiving in 1621, starting the tradition.