17. July 2007 | Show Originial
Wow ... soccer fans in America finally have something to cheer about: International soccer superstar, David Beckham, is coming to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy this coming MLS season! Well now that I have the attention of all ten soccer fans in the U.S., let's look at what this entails. Beckham and his wife are not exactly normal. After all, David and wife, former Spice Girl Victoria "Posh" Adams, are not just any couple, but a Supercouple! This Supercouple standing has earned them a primetime deal with NBC called "Victoria Beckham: Coming to America." With all the hype about David Beckham moving across the globe to make the jump from European soccer to American soccer, there has been much talk about how the Beckham's can/should change in order to fit into the American way of life.

I have a little bone to pick with those who think that the Beckham's should change when they come to America. After all, the LA Galaxy is bringing Beckham here so that he can make US better, not the other way around. Let's also not forget that the tandem has been doing quite well just the way they were, with Victoria's book, music, and fashion career being very successful enterprises in addition to David's soccer career.

This all brings me to the point I'd like to make today. When starting a new job, don't change who you are. You obviously got the job based on one or more outstanding attributes that your boss thought would be an asset to the company. This doesn't necessarily have to be a skill but could be a personality trait. Let's say for example you are quite the outgoing and humorous person, a regular Kramer, before the politically incorrect rant of course. You walk in the first day and you could swear that you were working with all of Ben Stein's relatives because you are the oddball with a smile and a cheery "Hello!" to be seen or heard throughout the cubicles. Take advantage of this and don't be afraid to be yourself. You have the opportunity to offer something that every company needs: character! If you aren't accepted by everyone for who you are, chances are this work environment isn't for you anyway. All in all, don't be afraid to embrace your strengths and share them when needed.

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