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Economy

Joanie Baloney

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1. I can attest to that

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Sat Jul 9, 2016, 11:42 AM

Jul 2016

I have been un/underemployed for 3 years and counting now. I used to get called in for multiple interviews and then no offers. I try hard not to blame it on ageism, but that is getting more and more difficult. Today I got a call from Covered CA telling me my income doesn't match my estimate from last year and I am now below the federal poverty level and must be put on MediCal. I have stopped caring. It is still 2 years before I can go on MediCare and/or retirement. Bad times. Bad times.

-JB

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For Too Many, the Job Market Isn't Working [View all] marmar Jul 2016 OP

I can attest to that Joanie Baloney Jul 2016 #1

Main problem is low wages. Mass Jul 2016 #2

There is a simple solution to the lack of jobs: create demand for American-made goods. AdHocSolver Jul 2016 #3