Numbers put out by the Texas Workforce Commission say the unemployed rate is around 6%. That means around 56,000 unemployed San Antonians are without a job. Will it get worse?

Will it get worse? The jury is still out but the future looks bright. This is a time of opportunity to take hold of your life and truly get to know who you are and what strengths you possess. Many San Antonians are going through home foreclosure and their credit reports are going down the drain. This is a time to help those that truly need help if you are employed and the recession has not affected you. Many families are consolidating by moving in together to save money and others are just downsizing their standards of living.

This economy is creating another wrinkle on your brain but whether you are a business owner or a valuable employee. The time is now to make those tough decisions and maybe find a new path of employment or get creative with your business. Business is what makes our country great not big Government so you have to take charge today and keep focused. Being focused about your life is going to make you a better business person or employee. Do not worry about the what if’s on your credit report because time will heal that. Do not let anxiety get the best of you. You will prevail and get back on track. You are very important to the success of San Antonio. It does not matter what level of work you do, you are important because without you, work wouldn’t be called work. Stay strong and persevere. San Antonio believes in you even if you are unemployed but believe in the success of the business owners as well, so hiring can resume.