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Christmas Season Rush - The Before, During and After
As someone well-versed in “doing” Christmas to the nth degree for many years, I can tell you it’s exhausting and financially draining. For example, pre-COVID, we used to have dozens of people for Boxing Day dinner; this was after making dinner for around 15 family members on Christmas Day. But allow me to clarify, please.
A Recession is Looming: What Does This Mean For You?
The first warning sign of an impending economic downturn often emerges in rising inflation. We know we’ve hit inflation when we see prices rising. For example, you have likely noticed gas and grocery store price increases. To gauge the extent of these price fluctuations, experts rely on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to measure inflation, which calculates the changes in prices we pay for goods and services.
Government Spending: A Cause of Inefficiency
We often hear that government is inefficient:They spend too much, they take too much time to provide services, they do not provide quality services, they have too many checkpoints, and so on. But who or what is government? Are employees not the heart of any organization?
Contrary to popular belief, employee performance is not the problem when it comes to efficiency. There are many very industrious and efficient employees in any industry, including government.
The root of inefficiency in government relates to money. More specifically, because governments do not spend their own money, inefficiency can be a serious problem.