The face of employment is changing as a result of the recession. People who stayed at jobs for a long time because of job security are now realizing that job security is almost never a guarantee. Many people are re-thinking their approach to work and embarking on new paths that will allow them to do work that they enjoy even if it's a little bit risky. After all, all employment is risky right now. At least these people will be able to like the work that they are doing during the time that they get to do it.
Golf course jobs are an example of a type of job that more and more people are pursuing today. Many people have thought in the past that a golf job would be an ideal job to have. However, they weren't sure if it was realistic to get an education in golf and then to make a career in this field. They wanted something more secure. Now that people are shifting their priorities in employment, attendance at schools like SDGA is climbing. At least with a golf job these people can get excited about going to work! Sure, it may be tough to find work but that's true for every industry these days.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
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It only makes sense that more people are gravitating to jobs that incorporate their interests. If the economy is uncertain, why not do something you enjoy? That way, you're getting something out of your job even if it's not there the next week.
It's amazing to me that more people are choosing to work in the golf business. Because golf is kind of a luxury sport, I would have thought that interest in it would be contracting as less and less people can afford greens fees, clubs, and all the other equipment you need to play what is essentially a sport for rich white guys.
Working on a golf course would seem like a dream job for any teenager who loves the game. The pay probably wouldn't be much, but when you work on a golf course you can play as much as you like, though not always when you want to play.
No matter how bad the economy gets, golf will never go away. Courses may have to lower their greens fees in a contracting economy, but people will always find the money for the sports and other activities they really love.
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