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On that topic... physioex Jan 2013 #1
In My Travels I Run Into So Many College Grads Working Crap Jobs. TheMastersNemesis Jan 2013 #2
And it is not just college grads - it is the young like my grandson who is very smart - manages a jwirr Jan 2013 #40
It's not a party for those over 50 if you've taken time off flamingdem Jan 2013 #3
Updated Skills Are Not Relevant If You Are Over 45 For The Fast Majority Of Workers. TheMastersNemesis Jan 2013 #5
I agree, there is a lot of disappointment after retraining flamingdem Jan 2013 #7
The point of globalization was to help all countries involved, at least as it was advertised. Selatius Jan 2013 #10
Absolutely, it's impossible to control that flow flamingdem Jan 2013 #11
But the job opportunities will be even fewer if Obama does as he has threatened JDPriestly Jan 2013 #33
it would have been great with higher taxes here Recursion Jan 2013 #31
That wasn't the goal. The goal was a race to the bottom. duffyduff Jan 2013 #42
Yes, and more than economic matters, elleng Jan 2013 #4
To me, the most critical crisis this county will be facing (is facing), is what is a job? The RKP5637 Jan 2013 #6
Good that you addressed the wider scenario, the picture is changing flamingdem Jan 2013 #8
It wasn't the GOP alone. Clinton passed NAFTA Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #9
Clinton Made A Huge Mistake That I Still Do Not Understand Today. TheMastersNemesis Jan 2013 #14
It's a pendulum. jeff47 Jan 2013 #12
I really wish it were that simple. defacto7 Jan 2013 #30
Your statements apply to previous swings too. jeff47 Jan 2013 #36
interesting defacto7 Jan 2013 #41
They had concerns they claimed were new which meant it could never get better jeff47 Jan 2013 #46
My position is not to determine whether today's problems defacto7 Jan 2013 #47
I agree. The old ways have never worked forever. Conditions change. Hoyt Jan 2013 #48
The main reason I voted for Obama is because I wanted the brighter future for my kids and the DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav Jan 2013 #13
I Am Not Sure That Obama Can Be Totally His Own Man TheMastersNemesis Jan 2013 #15
I totally agree with you, which brings me back to... DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav Jan 2013 #18
I Just Turned 69 And Have Been Reflecting On The History I Have Seen And TheMastersNemesis Jan 2013 #20
Yes, balkanized and fragmented, yet we all seem to be screaming for the same thing - JOBS. So DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav Jan 2013 #22
+ a gazillion. nt Mojorabbit Jan 2013 #23
Your posts woo me with science Jan 2013 #52
I Will Post More About Jobs In The Future.There Are Reasons Why The Job Market Is The Way It Is TheMastersNemesis Jan 2013 #53
+1 woo me with science Jan 2013 #57
Why would you be? This country is done. MrSlayer Jan 2013 #16
Nice to know I'm not alone in my frustration. I hate being so powerless. I hate feeling like I've DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav Jan 2013 #19
I'm right there too. MrSlayer Jan 2013 #21
That sounds rough. Sadly I hear this everyday. Everyone's living paycheck to paycheck and DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav Jan 2013 #25
Thanks. I appreciate that. MrSlayer Jan 2013 #27
Well, aren't we all in a bubbly mood tonight? socialindependocrat Jan 2013 #24
Yeah, something in the stars and the filibuster vote bringing people down flamingdem Jan 2013 #26
Yes, that decision today did bad things to my attitude, elleng Jan 2013 #28
It was such a good week then flamingdem Jan 2013 #39
I've written, voted, marched and occupied, in not one, but three cities. Who's listening? DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav Jan 2013 #29
Understood. defacto7 Jan 2013 #35
Yes it is. defacto7 Jan 2013 #34
+1 woo me with science Jan 2013 #58
Exactly why I have 2 properties on rivers..... alittlelark Jan 2013 #17
Already, the baby boomers are far less likely than their parents to have pensions. JDPriestly Jan 2013 #32
This is where I see the next civil war.... yorokmok Jan 2013 #37
Robotic technology is eliminating jobs wishlist Jan 2013 #38
Please stop that nonsense. This is the same garbage that the neoliberals are pushing duffyduff Jan 2013 #43
The difference: moondust Jan 2013 #44
As a 25 year old college grad living at home.. RedCappedBandit Jan 2013 #45
What type of degree do you have? nt bluestate10 Jan 2013 #50
Psychology. RedCappedBandit Jan 2013 #59
I have some faith. There is a growing number of ethical capitalists who recognize bluestate10 Jan 2013 #49
+1000 n/t defacto7 Jan 2013 #51
This message was self-deleted by its author woo me with science Jan 2013 #54
I often feel the same way kimtjj195_tx Jan 2013 #55
K&R woo me with science Jan 2013 #56
They will be fighting for FEMA rice at the Austin TX national shoreline datasuspect Jan 2013 #60
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