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Are You Ashamed to Admit That You Actually Watch the Apprentice on TV?

There’s nothing like a good train wreck. We all know that we are not supposed to watch. It’s not politically correct to have a sticky beak and take a peek at the misfortune of others. But WE just can’t help ourselves, can we?

The Apprentice in Australia is a reality-show-train-wreck like no other. Where else can you find a group of 12 ambitious contestants who don’t have an ounce of talent, business acumen, common sense or humility between them? I mean seriously, where did Channel 9 get these people? They are touted as 12 of Australia’s top minds. If that is true, God help us all.

It widely known that during periods of economic downturn more innovations are conceived and more business owners have made their fortunes, than in comparable times of economic stability or prosperity. Gains made by companies during these challenging times have often resulted from better cost management, innovation, retaining best customers and effectively tapping into new business niches. The unsophisticated challenges that have been given each week to this reality contestants are designed more to entertain the general public than they are to test the ability of these apprentice-wanna-bes to build and maintain a real business.

The only redeeming feature on the show is Mark Bouris himself. He comes across as very engaging, fair and straight down the line. This is an excellent chance for him to showcase his impressive wealth of knowledge and experience. And he is looking for an apprentice.

Can you imagine any of these 12 actually employed as his Head of Business Development, earning a six-figure salary, at Yellow Brick Road?

Seriously mate, were not in Kansas anymore! These 12 have as much chance succeeding in that role as you and I have of meeting the Wizard of Oz.

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