Dave Ramsey is a financial author, radio host, and motivational speaker who has helped millions of people get out of debt and build wealth through his financial principles and teachings. He’s the author of several best-selling books, including “The Total Money Makeover” and “Smart Money Smart Kids,” and his radio show, The Dave Ramsey Show, is broadcast on over 500 radio stations across the country.
On Wednesday, Ramsey discussed with SiriusXM host Megyn Kelly the trend of employees quietly quitting their jobs without giving proper notice, also known as “ghosting.” This trend is becoming more common, especially in the current job market where there is low unemployment and many job opportunities available.
“The idea of apprenticing for something other than just starting to do it as a master craftsman is beyond a lot of people,” said Ramsey. “Like we are supposed to skip all the steps of the hard part and only get to the good part. You need to embrace the suck. There’s part of a journey here and that’s where you develop your world-class talent.”
Ramsey was emphasizing the importance of having a strong work ethic and not taking job stability for granted, as it can have negative consequences for both the employee and the employer. He said that success requires hard work and dedication and that quitting without notice shows a lack of commitment and professionalism.
“No one starts out as a world-class talent,” said Ramsey. “10,000 hours of practice and then we call them the best in the world. The first time that I got on the radio, I sucked, I was awful. The only reason I had the opportunity to stay on the air was because I was on a bankrupted radio station, and I was working for free. Any good broadcaster would have thrown me off. But thank God I got to hang around and got better and listened to my own tapes.”
Ramsey’s philosophy is centered on the principles of budgeting, saving, and living debt-free. He advocates for a simple, yet effective approach to personal finance, which includes creating a budget, saving for emergencies, and paying off debt as quickly as possible.
