More people are thinking about finding a new job than ever before. I believe with today’s economic climate and uncertain future, most quickly put the idea on hold feeling fortunate just to be employed and not a statistic in the rising unemployment rate. A fear many people act on allowing it to paralyze them and keep change at bay.

While many people are choosing to “stay put” in their old jobs, it doesn’t lessen the truth that many are still needing to find a second job to make ends meet.  Some people are seeking more work to supplement their income, overcome employment fears, and replace the lost security suffered when retirement accounts diminished in 2009.

When we start to feel the financial pinch our first thought, or only thought, is that we need to get a new job.   But is this really the best answer and only choice?  If we truly want things to change, maybe not.

Have you ever found yourself saying, “I wish I could quit my Job,” or “I’m tired of going from job to job,” or even, “I can’t keep working this hard, I’m getting too old for this.”  Well, you’re not the only one muttering these words.

What if we need a change of Quadrants, not a change of jobs? What is a Quadrant?  A well known writer, Robert T. Kiyosaki, came up with that phrase and defines it in his Rich Dad series, “CASHFLOW Quadrant.”

CASHFLOW Quadrants are used to describe and illustrate four different categories people fall into with reference to their income or the way they make a living.

E Employee, a person that receives their income from a job with a regular paycheck from a company or business that they do not own.  This is the E quadrant.

S Self-Employed, also includes a small business owner.  If you are a small business owner, a specialist such as a doctor or lawyer, or a commissioned sales person like a Real Estate Agent or Stock Broker you are part of the S quadrant.

B Business Owner, which would also be someone that is self-employed but who owns a business that employs over 500 people.  Even if you don’t work at the company, but you own it, you are in the B quadrant.

I Investor, this person receives the bulk of their money from personal investments.  As an investor you fall into the I quadrant.

An interesting fact about these Quadrants is that people within the same group usually share core values.  The people in the S quadrant share a value of independence and having the freedom to do what they want.  They are usually hard-working people such as insurance brokers, real estate agents as well as educated professionals such as doctors, lawyers and accountants who do not belong to a large medical, legal or accounting firm.  An “S” is often paid by commission or by the amount of time they spend on the job

B Quadrant people may share different values.  Many look to the leaders in their field and work on their behalf. “B’s” don’t usually have the “John Wayne Approach” of business wanting to do all the work themselves and tend to be flexible.  Great B examples are Thomas Edison, founder of General Electric; Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company; and Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, all are examples of exceptional B’s.

Differences between S and B quadrants can also be found in the way people are paid.  Usually a B quadrant person can leave his or her business and still get paid.  In most cases, if an S quadrant person stops working, they also stop earning.

The last or fourth quadrant, I, represents people that value financial freedom.  They love the idea of their money working instead of themselves.  Doesn’t matter what industry they’re in, it could be real estate income property, stocks, bonds or even gold coins.  Whatever it is, including a business they own as an investment, earns money or grows in value without them having to “work” or tend to management on a regular basis.

So now that you know about the Quadrants, I will ask you again.  Do you think that you need to find a new job to make things better?  Or do you think the answer may be in a Change of Quadrants?

There is a great book that I found through a friend of mine, Corey Citron.  An incredible Network Marketer, Corey is a founder of a new and dynamic company called Yoli.  Over lunch he recommended that I read Robert T. Kiyosaki’s book, The Business School For People Who Like Helping People, an easy 120 page read, that will help you realize if Network Marketing or building a MLM Business is right for you.

Personally, I enjoyed the book so much and have read it several times, that now I send a copy with an encouraging statement written on the inside cover to every new affiliate that joins my Primary Business.

“Work full time at your job for a living, while you work part-time with a Network Marketing Business to build your Fortune” – Jim Rohn (paraphrased) 

To discover and better understand the world of Network Marketing and how it can help you change your present Quadrant into the one you desire – I strongly recommend you order a copy of Robert T. Kiyosaki’s book, The Business School For People Who Like Helping People.

Before you begin the grueling process to find a new job, order a copy of Mr. Kiyosaki’s book and learn about the Network Marketing (MLM) Industry.  Find the best ways to market yourself online and start your work from home business today.