Overwhelm Nation: So, Keep Your Health Problems to Yourself

The new kind of client for my tarot reading services is over-65, socially isolated and unemployed but needing work. 


Fortunately for them, the obstacle blocking what they need is easily identifiable It's their health problems. That is, talking about them. Right in the first session and they only need one, I instruct:

Stop talking about your health stuff. Do that and the world opens up to abundance. Everything from a social life with deep connections to access to jobs and contract assignments.

Talking about your health problems has always been a social turn-off. But in this era of overwhelm, as The Atlantic documents, all kinds of negatives have become unwelcome in conversation. No longer is confiding your troubles, including glucose fluctuations, a bonding mechanism. On the New York Post, a 70-something complains about those in their orbit who share those medical details.

In addition, broadcasting negative health data can knock you out the box for work. Of course, there is the Americans with Disabilities Act.  But, if your identity has hardened into signaling chronic conditions such as a "bad back" or "diabetes" you could be left out of the loop in hearing about openings.

In the early 1970s Mark Granovetter published research documenting that most jobs happen through what he called the "strength of weak ties." An expert on networking, Granovetter uncovered that information about openings and the intel how to move the ball on applying come primarily through casual relationships. Not the usuals in your professional networks.

For example, you are a lawyer. It's not a contact at the state bar association who tips you off about coming firings at law firm ABC. No, it's the security guard in a Manhattan trophy building who coached your kids' soccer team. That comes out post-game, on a confidential basis. You might not have been guided to this opportunity if the "weak ties" got it you were "sick." A health problem sends the message that you're not work-ready. So, why bother with you.

Why those casual relationships are so powerful are because of three reasons.

One, they have access to early warnings about job openings the usual suspects may not.

Two, since they're not competing with you they are likely to share that information.

And, three, an insider, they can coach you on effectiveness in how to follow up on the lead.

In all sectors, ranging from legal to political, the most successful players don't stay in their own networking lane. Former president Bill Clinton, Paul, Weiss law partner Brad Karp and techies Bill Gates and Elon Musk are known for how they reach beyond traditional points of contact. 

But, okay, you need to share your emotional distress about any aspect of your health. Given the restructuring of the healthcare system likely even the front lines probably don't want to hear much about that either. Predictably, you're shut down. Just the facts.  

An option is the free bot ChatGPT. Not only does the AI agent provide data and treatment recommendations. It's heavy on empathy. In addition, it has a memory feature. You don't have to keep repeating the content of previous prompts. Interacting with bots frees humans up for the kinds of connections with fellow humans not-burdened with what can be a turn-off or an obstacle in job search. 

You deserve success, deep connections and inner peace.

Let’s Remove what's blocking that with an Inspired Tarot Reading. 

Yes, You Can Ask One Free Question To Find Out More about my psychic Gift.

Jane Genova, 3rd Generation Psychic 203-468-8579, janEgenova374@gmail.com


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