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Tue Jan-06-09 06:51 PM
Response to Reply #33 |
| 62. Peg Bundy, is that you? |
| -The job market is incredibly scary, I had no idea... |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 03:22 PM |
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Good luck out there |
rockymountaindem |
Jan-06-09 03:24 PM |
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Companies are making a self-fulfilling prophecy |
zulchzulu |
Jan-06-09 03:25 PM |
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Last year, before the crash, it was taking six months to get a job. |
aquart |
Jan-06-09 03:26 PM |
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Oh, I realized it was bad, I actually was an office manager at a staffing firm... |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 03:30 PM |
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Business is down across the board |
Warpy |
Jan-06-09 04:10 PM |
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A new employee tax credit |
sandnsea |
Jan-06-09 03:28 PM |
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Not in the slightest |
Robbien |
Jan-06-09 04:58 PM |
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Democrats have been proposing that tax cut |
sandnsea |
Jan-06-09 05:05 PM |
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Yes, right of center Dems have been proposing all kinds |
Robbien |
Jan-06-09 05:13 PM |
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I don't understand what you expect |
sandnsea |
Jan-06-09 05:34 PM |
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C'mon, spill the beans. |
Doremus |
Jan-06-09 07:42 PM |
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Yup, self-employed here and wondering the same thing |
latebloomer |
Jan-06-09 08:17 PM |
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I heard yesterday businesses will be given a $3,000 tax credit |
Samantha |
Jan-06-09 09:33 PM |
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but will those tax-break jobs be in America? |
northernlights |
Jan-07-09 11:37 AM |
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It may depend a great deal on exactly |
SheilaT |
Jan-06-09 03:30 PM |
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I had hoped my area would help... |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 03:33 PM |
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The only way to get a job waiting tables is to walk in the door |
Stephanie |
Jan-06-09 05:01 PM |
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That's the way we did it at the restaurant I worked at... |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 05:24 PM |
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That's really not unusual, even in good circumstances. |
Vash the Stampede |
Jan-06-09 03:31 PM |
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I'm sure I'll find something, and you are correct about being patient... |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 03:35 PM |
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isn't Galveston still a mess from the Hurricane? that may be a big part |
AZDemDist6 |
Jan-06-09 04:58 PM |
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Actually you would think that... |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 05:23 PM |
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You expected a call within one day? Rather unrealistic, especially right after the holidays. |
Lisa0825 |
Jan-06-09 03:34 PM |
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I hoped you'd see this and post something, thanks! |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 03:37 PM |
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Let's see.... |
Lisa0825 |
Jan-06-09 03:54 PM |
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This makes me feel better... |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 04:06 PM |
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Good Luck and Best Wishes |
Possumpoint |
Jan-06-09 03:36 PM |
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The newspaper here has virtually nothing. n/t |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 03:39 PM |
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The weekday WashPost is even worse |
LiberalEsto |
Jan-06-09 04:22 PM |
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You need to be sending about 10 resumes a day, minimum, to jobs you're |
stopbush |
Jan-06-09 03:53 PM |
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I'm big on researching... |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 04:02 PM |
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Do that research after you score an interview. |
Vash the Stampede |
Jan-06-09 04:06 PM |
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That's a good point. |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 04:09 PM |
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Correct answer to the question: "Why do you want to work for us?" |
Bucky |
Jan-06-09 04:12 PM |
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It really is an egotistical question. |
Vash the Stampede |
Jan-06-09 04:18 PM |
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Actually it's to weed out the resume circulators and job hoppers... |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 04:21 PM |
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Another really dumbass question: "What is your greatest weakness?" |
raccoon |
Jan-07-09 08:04 AM |
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Only 10? Or 20? HAH!HAH!HAH!HAH! |
northernlights |
Jan-06-09 04:06 PM |
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Wow. Wow. |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 04:08 PM |
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Ageism is disgusting and anti-society |
HypnoToad |
Jan-06-09 04:15 PM |
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Amen. Been there; done that. |
TahitiNut |
Jan-06-09 04:36 PM |
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We who are over 50 may be doomed to Soylent Green... |
BrklynLiberal |
Jan-06-09 05:10 PM |
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Sending off a resume is not enough. It's barely a start |
Bucky |
Jan-06-09 04:07 PM |
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Networking is something I need to improve at... |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 04:11 PM |
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True! Networking is key! |
Lisa0825 |
Jan-06-09 04:12 PM |
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On average, I found it takes two or three weeks for an employer to get back to me. |
Selatius |
Jan-06-09 04:11 PM |
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Might pick up after Jan 21 |
GoesTo11 |
Jan-06-09 04:15 PM |
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On a lighter note, as a job alternative... |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 04:27 PM |
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HAHAHAHAHA |
Lisa0825 |
Jan-06-09 04:33 PM |
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Actually I thought I'd bake cookies all morning, and then eat them. n/t |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 04:43 PM |
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Oh, we definitely need to go out.... |
Lisa0825 |
Jan-06-09 09:39 PM |
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I didn't even get into who would play Uncle Arthur! |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 09:53 PM |
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That is so cute. You have a great attitude - hang in there!! nt |
whutgives |
Jan-06-09 06:12 PM |
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Peg Bundy, is that you? |
sarcasmo |
Jan-06-09 06:51 PM |
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Scary , it is frightening |
blues90 |
Jan-06-09 04:48 PM |
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I am now 60. |
SheilaT |
Jan-07-09 07:57 AM |
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Try getting NO response since last JULY. |
Donnachaidh |
Jan-06-09 04:50 PM |
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hubby's job was eliminated in July, well actually not eliminated but |
brandnewlaptop |
Jan-06-09 04:58 PM |
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Geez... |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 05:13 PM |
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That "contract labor" thing is almost always illegal. Apparently when he was in the Senate, Obama |
kath |
Jan-06-09 07:19 PM |
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i didn't know that |
brandnewlaptop |
Jan-06-09 09:19 PM |
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You could do this anonymously, as far as I know. Here is the "20-factor test" used by the IRS |
kath |
Jan-06-09 09:49 PM |
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thanks for doing this |
brandnewlaptop |
Jan-06-09 11:23 PM |
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see my post #92, below for details and a link. Form SS-8 is what needs to be filed with the IRS. |
kath |
Jan-07-09 10:57 AM |
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Many, many companies do this. |
yibbehobba |
Jan-07-09 09:20 AM |
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But an individual can file a report with the IRS, requesting a review of worker status - |
kath |
Jan-07-09 10:55 AM |
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The company in question no longer exists. |
yibbehobba |
Jan-07-09 11:26 AM |
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Welcome to the real world of job-hunting, post-Bush. |
BrklynLiberal |
Jan-06-09 05:05 PM |
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I had just been thinking I much preferred job hunting pre-Bush... |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 05:18 PM |
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Yes..there IS age discrimination. I am sure of it. |
BrklynLiberal |
Jan-06-09 10:32 PM |
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Gosh, I feel sorry for ya. I see you're down in Texas. Are you applying |
acmavm |
Jan-06-09 05:21 PM |
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Call your local census office. I know in some areas they're desperate for workers, and it pays |
ogneopasno |
Jan-06-09 05:24 PM |
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Well now... |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 05:27 PM |
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Good luck to you! In some areas they're swamped, but in others they can't find anybody. |
ogneopasno |
Jan-06-09 05:32 PM |
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I quit working back in 2002 by choice |
tech3149 |
Jan-06-09 05:25 PM |
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Must be even harder in your neck of the woods |
intheflow |
Jan-06-09 05:26 PM |
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I'm starting to see how not alone I'm going to be on this... |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 05:33 PM |
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I have been looking since late April here in Michigan and have about given up. |
sarcasmo |
Jan-06-09 06:45 PM |
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Give it a few weeks. You sent the resumes out TODAY & YESTERDAY! It takes weeks to sort |
Liberal_in_LA |
Jan-06-09 06:47 PM |
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Hospitals and nursing homes need clerical staff too |
librechik |
Jan-06-09 07:36 PM |
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The hospital here probably won't be of much luck... |
JeffreyWilliamson |
Jan-06-09 07:48 PM |
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I had an interesting experience back in December. |
yibbehobba |
Jan-06-09 08:19 PM |
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I've been looking for quite awhile |
BreatheOnMe |
Jan-06-09 09:48 PM |
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i don't plan on having a job again for 18-24 months. |
KG |
Jan-06-09 09:53 PM |
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Husband is a Dj. A DJ. and he is having a REALLY hard time finding work. |
lildreamer316 |
Jan-06-09 11:23 PM |
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What kind of DJ? |
yibbehobba |
Jan-07-09 09:16 AM |
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I quit looking a long time ago. |
Perragrande |
Jan-07-09 12:16 AM |
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My experience is the same - I quit looking in 2003 |
livetohike |
Jan-07-09 09:33 AM |
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My last "real" job was a contract position. In 1998. |
Buns_of_Fire |
Jan-07-09 03:43 PM |
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Try cracking a job in academia |
JCMach1 |
Jan-07-09 02:03 AM |
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If you think it's bad now... |
KillCapitalism |
Jan-07-09 03:09 AM |
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Ridiculous. |
yibbehobba |
Jan-07-09 09:14 AM |
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Why do you think we couldn't hit 40-50% unemployment? |
KillCapitalism |
Jan-07-09 09:22 AM |
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Gee, let's see. |
yibbehobba |
Jan-07-09 09:29 AM |
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what exactly is manufactured here anymore? Shoes?- nope. Clothing?- nope (only teeny quantities) |
kath |
Jan-07-09 11:14 AM |
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Automobiles and automobile parts. Medical equipment. |
yibbehobba |
Jan-07-09 11:37 AM |
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Yet 80% of the US economy is based on service jobs, not manufacturing |
NickB79 |
Jan-07-09 01:39 PM |
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The service sector isn't just retail. |
yibbehobba |
Jan-07-09 02:00 PM |
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Ok then... |
KillCapitalism |
Jan-07-09 01:56 PM |
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It may be higher |
yibbehobba |
Jan-07-09 02:05 PM |
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Hard to believe but here's a bright spot for you |
JNelson6563 |
Jan-07-09 09:29 AM |
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find someone with money |
datasuspect |
Jan-07-09 09:34 AM |
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Ever Heard Of Online Job Searches? Classifieds? |
OPERATIONMINDCRIME |
Jan-07-09 11:50 AM |
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Actually, the best strategy is doing both. |
yibbehobba |
Jan-07-09 12:40 PM |
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Wait 'til next year... |
kentuck |
Jan-07-09 12:41 PM |
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my partner was laid off Sept 2007 |
radfringe |
Jan-07-09 01:46 PM |
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You make a very strong case |
SheilaT |
Jan-08-09 08:07 AM |
#107 |
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