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Originally Posted By: Schmoe
Here in OK, you have to apply for at least three jobs per week, send them proof you applied and they will deposit your money.
Wow, that's a good idea.
Here in OK, you have to apply for at least three jobs per week, send them proof you applied and they will deposit your money.
Wow, that's a good idea.
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Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
The best thing is to get ANY job. Even if its so far out of what you normally do.
The old saying "it's easier to get a job when you have a job" is so true.
Waiting on the state or anyone else is not going to get things done. He needs to look in the mirror and that is the person who NEEDS to get it done.
Good luck for him!
Bill
I know a single mother of three and she was was laid off a couple weeks ago. She's struggling and her ex-husband is having trouble paying her child support. She got 2 minimum wage jobs instead of going to unemployment.
I agree with Bill... get ANY job for now.
true american there. what a woman
Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
The best thing is to get ANY job. Even if its so far out of what you normally do.
The old saying "it's easier to get a job when you have a job" is so true.
Waiting on the state or anyone else is not going to get things done. He needs to look in the mirror and that is the person who NEEDS to get it done.
Good luck for him!
Bill
I know a single mother of three and she was was laid off a couple weeks ago. She's struggling and her ex-husband is having trouble paying her child support. She got 2 minimum wage jobs instead of going to unemployment.
I agree with Bill... get ANY job for now.
true american there. what a woman
Originally Posted By: buster
I have a degree in Economics from Rutgers. I worked for Bloomberg for 8 years. Was laid off in December of 2008. I have not found a full time job with benefits yet. I've had nothing but part time work with a family business, UPS and now Real Estate. It's awful out there and it depends on what you do.
This idea that people just want to collect unemployment and lay around is only partially true. I can't stand the broad sweeping generalizations out there that everyone that collects UE benefits is lazy. UE benefits does hold back the recovery in a way, but this is an unusual circumstance. This is the worst recession since the 1930's, or early 80's.
I have applied for so many positions across the board, most of which I'm over qualified for. I was rejected from Lowes, Home Depot...you name it. I'm 33 years old and in direct competition with college graduates and people that have less skills/education.
I don't have a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or (MBA) so I'm at a real disadvantage. Sorry I don't have engineering degree, but in hindsight I probably should have chosen something that would have been more stable. Hindsight is 20/20 and who would have though the economy would have turned to be this bad?
Personally, I'd rather see our gov. bail out it's citizens than more corporate welfare or bailing the corrupt private banking cartel that does nothing but drain wealth from the working class so they can speculate with it. Casino capitalism at play. If this country would Nationalize the Fed, and gov. would spend money on productive goods and services, there would be less of an issue, especially regarding inflation. The system has failed and it will continue to fail until we see more Public Bankings, state and National.
I have always had a job since I was 15 years old. Worked 20 hours a week while @ college. I now know why people get discouraged from looking for work. It's mentally draining and can really be depressing. Of course some people abuse the system. Humans are lazy by nature. It's human nature to not want to work. That doesn't mean everyone is like that.
It's NO use buster, since they just are incapable of comprehending that some people live outside of the 'farm belt' (and cannot even afford to move), and that there are NO, NONE, NADA, ZERO jobs doing "hauling dirt/garbage, gardening, fix-it man, painter, etc." in some areas.
There are already waaayyyy too many doing those things for less than it would cost for the fuel/costs involved, AND one is risking their LIFE by trying to 'muscle in' and/or undercut the ones already established.
How about we just bring manufacturing jobs back to THIS country for a change, by whatever means necessary, EVEN if it means going against some 'principles' that would make it "unpleasant/uncomfortable" for those of some certain viewpoints.
Then we would not even be having this discussion, correct?
I have a degree in Economics from Rutgers. I worked for Bloomberg for 8 years. Was laid off in December of 2008. I have not found a full time job with benefits yet. I've had nothing but part time work with a family business, UPS and now Real Estate. It's awful out there and it depends on what you do.
This idea that people just want to collect unemployment and lay around is only partially true. I can't stand the broad sweeping generalizations out there that everyone that collects UE benefits is lazy. UE benefits does hold back the recovery in a way, but this is an unusual circumstance. This is the worst recession since the 1930's, or early 80's.
I have applied for so many positions across the board, most of which I'm over qualified for. I was rejected from Lowes, Home Depot...you name it. I'm 33 years old and in direct competition with college graduates and people that have less skills/education.
I don't have a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or (MBA) so I'm at a real disadvantage. Sorry I don't have engineering degree, but in hindsight I probably should have chosen something that would have been more stable. Hindsight is 20/20 and who would have though the economy would have turned to be this bad?
Personally, I'd rather see our gov. bail out it's citizens than more corporate welfare or bailing the corrupt private banking cartel that does nothing but drain wealth from the working class so they can speculate with it. Casino capitalism at play. If this country would Nationalize the Fed, and gov. would spend money on productive goods and services, there would be less of an issue, especially regarding inflation. The system has failed and it will continue to fail until we see more Public Bankings, state and National.
I have always had a job since I was 15 years old. Worked 20 hours a week while @ college. I now know why people get discouraged from looking for work. It's mentally draining and can really be depressing. Of course some people abuse the system. Humans are lazy by nature. It's human nature to not want to work. That doesn't mean everyone is like that.
It's NO use buster, since they just are incapable of comprehending that some people live outside of the 'farm belt' (and cannot even afford to move), and that there are NO, NONE, NADA, ZERO jobs doing "hauling dirt/garbage, gardening, fix-it man, painter, etc." in some areas.
There are already waaayyyy too many doing those things for less than it would cost for the fuel/costs involved, AND one is risking their LIFE by trying to 'muscle in' and/or undercut the ones already established.
How about we just bring manufacturing jobs back to THIS country for a change, by whatever means necessary, EVEN if it means going against some 'principles' that would make it "unpleasant/uncomfortable" for those of some certain viewpoints.
Then we would not even be having this discussion, correct?
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Originally Posted By: buster
The idea that anyone can just get a job during times like this is naive and flat out wrong. It can take a long time.
You may be able to find "work" ..but there's a whole lot of terms and conditions involved when you elevate that to a job.
I know this is falling on deaf ears for the most part, but I think everyone will agree that supply side economics is going to be very dynamic and unreliable. I would think that it would be far wiser to reduce all demands for gainful employment and use that opportunity, if and when it appears, to buffer one's station instead of advancing it to its limits.
The idea that anyone can just get a job during times like this is naive and flat out wrong. It can take a long time.
You may be able to find "work" ..but there's a whole lot of terms and conditions involved when you elevate that to a job.
I know this is falling on deaf ears for the most part, but I think everyone will agree that supply side economics is going to be very dynamic and unreliable. I would think that it would be far wiser to reduce all demands for gainful employment and use that opportunity, if and when it appears, to buffer one's station instead of advancing it to its limits.
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Originally Posted By: buster
The idea that anyone can just get a job during times like this is naive and flat out wrong. It can take a long time.
I have LOTS of jobs available if I could only ind qualified folks to fill them... Is that my fault or all the folks looking who apparently cant find work?
The idea that anyone can just get a job during times like this is naive and flat out wrong. It can take a long time.
I have LOTS of jobs available if I could only ind qualified folks to fill them... Is that my fault or all the folks looking who apparently cant find work?
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
Originally Posted By: buster
The idea that anyone can just get a job during times like this is naive and flat out wrong. It can take a long time.
I have LOTS of jobs available if I could only ind qualified folks to fill them... Is that my fault or all the folks looking who apparently cant find work?
It's a matter of matching skills. Not anyone's fault.
Originally Posted By: buster
The idea that anyone can just get a job during times like this is naive and flat out wrong. It can take a long time.
I have LOTS of jobs available if I could only ind qualified folks to fill them... Is that my fault or all the folks looking who apparently cant find work?
It's a matter of matching skills. Not anyone's fault.
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
Originally Posted By: buster
The idea that anyone can just get a job during times like this is naive and flat out wrong. It can take a long time.
I have LOTS of jobs available if I could only ind qualified folks to fill them... Is that my fault or all the folks looking who apparently cant find work?
What kind of work? And can I work from home/remotely because I'm not going to move to NJ? Haha.
Originally Posted By: buster
The idea that anyone can just get a job during times like this is naive and flat out wrong. It can take a long time.
I have LOTS of jobs available if I could only ind qualified folks to fill them... Is that my fault or all the folks looking who apparently cant find work?
What kind of work? And can I work from home/remotely because I'm not going to move to NJ? Haha.
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I don't have a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or (MBA) so I'm at a real disadvantage. Sorry I don't have engineering degree,
My sister started a small law firm in south FL about 3 years ago and lately she has been getting unsolicited resumes from people who passed the FL Bar over a year ago and have yet to find entry level work. I'm sure these folks thought it would be easy once they finished school.
In todays world.... an MBA, engineering or law degree won't guarantee that you will find employment. Its tough out there and these folks just have to stay positive and keep networking every chance they get.
I don't have a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or (MBA) so I'm at a real disadvantage. Sorry I don't have engineering degree,
My sister started a small law firm in south FL about 3 years ago and lately she has been getting unsolicited resumes from people who passed the FL Bar over a year ago and have yet to find entry level work. I'm sure these folks thought it would be easy once they finished school.
In todays world.... an MBA, engineering or law degree won't guarantee that you will find employment. Its tough out there and these folks just have to stay positive and keep networking every chance they get.
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