The current economic crisis has placed many baby boomers in a difficult position.

There have been many who have lost jobs.  Still others are feeling job insecurity.  They want to see a drastic improvement in the economy so that their company will improve its financial stability.  Many have concluded that they just don’t like their jobs and want out of corporate America.

Some are entrepreneurs at heart and don’t like working for someone else.  They are tired of their daily commute.  They don’t like working so many weeks each year and only getting a few days off for vacation.  They are looking to regain control of their lives.

When I was working in corporate America, I was in the “entrepreneur at heart” category and wanted out.  One thing that irritated me was trying to ask off for one of my children’s school activities.  

I was working so many hours that I missed a lot of my children’s “growing up” years.  Other than going to their sporting events at night or the weekend, I missed many of their plays, musicals, etc.  Asking my boss for a couple of hours off was like I was committing a crime.  Have you been through that?

Yes, many baby boomers have been negatively impacted by the current economic crisis.  Some were counting on equity in their homes for use in retirement.  Others have had their investment portfolio affected by the stock market crash last year.

Quite often I hear that the baby boomer generation has been seriously hurt by the current economic crisis.  But for those who have gone through this, I feel you will rebound quickly.

I am actually slightly older than the baby boomer generation.  So I feel I am a legitimate source on expressing my opinion on how well they will recover.

Baby boomers in general are smart people.  Many are well educated.  They are hard working people who will do what it takes to get the job done.  They are aggressive, willing to take risks, and motivated and driven to succeed.   Many have experienced successful careers.  They are a giving people – always willing to help people.  

These are all qualities that will help them find success during and after the current economic crisis.  So what will baby boomers do in order to transition from their present jobs to more rewarding occupations?  

Many will move into new jobs that they will find more satisfying.  Others will be willing to take a big leap in faith and completely change their line of work.

I feel that many will start a work from home internet marketing business.  What are the advantages for making this major change in their lives?  There are many.

For one thing, the baby boomer generation has so much to give.  They have the life experience of going through many other economic downturns.  Although each downturn is different, they have the wisdom to guide people from other generations.

I don’t know if you have heard of Erica Combs.  Her husband is Jeffrey Combs.  Jeffrey is a well-known entrepreneur who is active today as a coach and motivational speaker.  She made a presentation several months ago, and one thing she said was very powerful.  

I paraphrase her words.  She said that each of us has experienced negative and positive things in our lives.  Some people allow these negative things to get them down.  It prevents them from being the person they were intended to be.

The next thing that Erica said was powerful.

She said that the past (both positive and negative) has brought us to where we are today.  We need to use these past experiences to write a beautiful story as we live the rest of our lives.

I may not be accurately conveying what she said.  I hope I have made it fairly clear.  She is saying to not let the negative experiences in our past (loss of a job, bad decisions, etc.) hold us back.  Having lived through those experiences, we have grown as a person.  As a result, we have so much to offer.  Having gone through these life experiences, we can live a powerful life by helping people from this day forward.

This is why I feel that baby boomers, hurt by the current economic crisis, will succeed.  Your past has given you the wisdom to help others have success.  

By going into your own home internet marketing business, you can help people.  You will be no longer working for a boss.  Your income level is unlimited.

Here’s something that was important for me.  I discovered my life purpose.  Through my business, I was able to live my purpose.  This may resonate with you.

A home internet marketing business will not be easy.  You will need to learn.  It’s critical to get excellent training.  It takes hard work.  You must persevere and be determined to achieve success.  But then, these are all qualities of the baby boomer generation.