Searching for Work As Jobless Rate Climbs

A staggering 2.6 million jobs disappeared in 2008, the most since World War II, and the pain is only getting worse with 11 million Americans out of work and searching. (Jan. 9)

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[Tigerpoi51]

Overqualification - Translation - You know to much and your an expert in your field. That makes you a threat to the foreman/supervisor. That person does not want to hire someone capable of taking there job. So they hire a young person and train them. If after so many years that young person becomes highly skilled they are laid off or fired.

[cj3022yugioh]

I dont get Overqualification..Can some1explain..Isnt that supposed to be , Good? Lol

[getagreatjobfast]

All true comments. I recently published a book which I'm offering for free for a limited time titled "Get A Great Job Fast." There's a video on my page describing it, and you can currently get it for free at my website. I'm with you. I just went through the same thing in a city with 12% (probably really closer to 20%) unemployment rate. I'm actually making more money now than before I got laid off, but it's a tough economy. The book works. Hope it's a blessing for you too. Best wishes.

[LONEBLUE25]

@CircleofShit These people show their true colors in hardtimes, it's no suprise....

[LONEBLUE25]

@Tigerpoi51 Exactly

[rustyscrapper]

I see a trend happening in construction lately and that trend is: Everyone wants workers to settle for less and less, work longer for less pay, take cuts in benefits, and even unions are turning their head the other way. There is a booming demand to maintain infastructure, but only if your willing to work for cheap.

Soon, I see entire brigades of mexicans/chinese being IMPORTED to do the work since you cant EXPORT building a road or building.

[alangentrinapestegui]

I was out of work for more than a year so I know exactly how it feels especially when you have a college education, tons of experience under your belt, and you've applied to hundreds of jobs (all types of jobs).

best thing is go back to school and study something that will always be in demand such as doctors, nurses, teachers, etc.

[ImoenOfTelengard]

You obese US Consumers... You wanted the cheap Chinese products, the cheap computers, the cheap clothes, the cheap fattening foods. And you got it all! Now deal with it or lose some weight and go fight in the middle east.

[glocker8888]

I'd never hire a fuckin beaner nor a nigger no matter what

maybe to clean my toilet if that

[maximusdecimus888]

There is no question the people in Washington D. C are working hard. The question is who are they working for?

[wibarm]

Forget all service sector jobs that require very minimal skills like using ms word, answering the phone and using excel. All of these jobs that can be done via email or over the phone are gone to cheaper countries and what's left will go real soon. I don't blame companies. After all cutting costs and keeping profits up is the heart of capitalism?

[CircleofShit]

Well heres a youtube surprise-IM SORRY. I just read through your comment again and I misread it. But I'm certainly not retarded.