- 29 Feb 2012 15:04
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When the economy crashed in 2008 I was laid off. So I grabbed a broom and started sweeping. I was thankful for the opportunity, and I worked hard. That gig turned into management.
Recentlly I was laid off again, so I applied to positions in and around my career fields and within 2 weeks I had a new job, pay raise, and increased benefits.
My point: if you're willing to work, there are jobs.
We spend about $165 billion a year on federal unemployment insurance. Some folks have been drawing these benefits for 99 WEEKS!
We spend about $80 billion a year on federal food stamps. Over 40 million Americans receive food stamps.
We have over 1.5 million unfilled jobs in this country right now.
If you are willing to work hard for $22K per year, there are jobs aplenty. Grab a mop.
If you are willing to get re-trained in the fields of software or medical assistance, there are jobs aplenty.
If you are willing to move to a place like Dallas or Austin or North Dakota...
So WTF, people?
Recentlly I was laid off again, so I applied to positions in and around my career fields and within 2 weeks I had a new job, pay raise, and increased benefits.
My point: if you're willing to work, there are jobs.
We spend about $165 billion a year on federal unemployment insurance. Some folks have been drawing these benefits for 99 WEEKS!
We spend about $80 billion a year on federal food stamps. Over 40 million Americans receive food stamps.
We have over 1.5 million unfilled jobs in this country right now.
If you are willing to work hard for $22K per year, there are jobs aplenty. Grab a mop.
If you are willing to get re-trained in the fields of software or medical assistance, there are jobs aplenty.
If you are willing to move to a place like Dallas or Austin or North Dakota...
So WTF, people?