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David Maley left his internship at Lehman Brothers last summer figuring he would be back on Wall Street in a glamorous investment banking job once he graduated from Colgate University in May.
As I search the history of my clan, one commonality touches all branches of the family tree. My ancestors left Europe for lack of opportunity, political unrest, class as well as religious oppression.
The Critical Unraveling of U.S. SocietyYou may have missed it in the mainstream news media, but statistical societal indicators are reading red across the board. Before exposing the root causes of this breakdown, let's look at some vital statistics and facts:
Scarred Job Market Expected to Weigh on Economy The worst recession since the Great Depression has left a scorched landscape that will weigh on the labor market and the broader economy for years to come, according to economists in the latest Wall Street Journal forecasting survey.
Mission Not AccomplishedStocks are up. Ben Bernanke says that the recession is over. And I sense a growing willingness among movers and shakers to declare "Mission Accomplished" when it comes to fighting the slump.
In spite of all the optimism in the economists' reports, the bad news just keeps right on coming to the homeless of central Florida. "We have a hiring freeze right now." "No, we're not hiring. Sorry!" "We are out of funds," from the primary charity organizations.
Where Jobs Are Plentiful: Top 10 CitiesWashington is, no surprise, the city that had the most job postings for the number of unemployed in June, with a ratio of 6 to 1.
Good news is never good news to neoconsAs signs of new life begin to appear for the US economy, brace yourselves for neocon rebuttal and the continued blast that Obama is socializing America and ruining our nation.
Job Market Tough? Man Finds 50 Jobs In 50 StatesFor a California man, the nation's sour economy was making it tough to find work, but instead of giving up, he decided to take his resume on the road.
Consumer confidence falls in JulyA private research group says Americans' mood darkened in July as worries about job security offset any enthusiasm about the stock-market rally that has helped bolster retirement accounts.
Job Market Flashes Warning Signs -- By Mark GongloffInvestors would like to take comfort in the conventional view that unemployment is a lagging indicator -- that stocks can recover even if employment doesn't.
Tough Times For Mexican ImmigrantsHurt disproportionately by job losses, remittances home are plunging.
Grads, are you covered? - Los Angeles TimesThis article is very informative of recent graduates with the job outlook and health insurance.
10 Recession-Proof JobsIt's safe to say that the current job market is in the pits.
Forced Down the Job Ladder, From Executive Pay to Hourly WageWorking five days a week, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mr. Cooper is not counted by traditional measures as among the recession's casualties at this point. But his tumble down the economic ladder is among the more disquieting and often hidden aspects of the downturn.
To stay afloat tens of thousands of businesses are posed to scale back working hours this year, but as America comes to terms with the reality of a recession - the question emerges: Would having the US adopt a three-day work week to avoid further unemployment help the economy and …
Jobless benefit claims reach U.S. recordThe number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits soared to a record, as companies slash jobs to lower costs in a deepening recession.
Credit Score Does Not Matter at American ExpressMany have uncovered the fact that your FICO score has no bearing at American Express. This credit card company prefers you shop at certain merchants... and should you use your card at non-preferred merchants, consider yourself a sitting duck.
The Job Market for College GraduatesThe gap between declining employment and rising unemployment is greatest for college graduates because they are leaving the labor force at a rapid rate.
Homeward Bound [A summary of what's in the major U.S. newspapers.]The Los Angeles Times leads with a new poll that says a majority of California voters oppose a measure to ban marriage for same-sex couples. The New York Times leads with a comparison of how each of the presidential candidates would use American power abroad if elected.
10 Things Your Private Investigator Won't Tell You1. "I'm more company man than lone wolf." 2. "Forget the cops. You need me." 3. "You just might need a detective to find a good PI." 4. "I'll work for anybody." 5. "You might be able to handle this yourself." 6. "My tactics aren't always on the up and up..." 7.
Technology: It's Where the Jobs AreA new survey out this week from AeA, the group formerly known as the American Electronics Assn., reports that jobs in the technology industry are growing at a healthy clip, especially in large cities.
Job prospects for Filipino nurses declineThe sudden shrinking of international job market for nurses potentially puts in limbo close to 500,000 Filipino nursing students, including thousands of families who dream of better lives.
As Iowa Job Surplus Grows, Workers Call the ShotsFascinating snapshot of the US economy and its huge regional variations.
Keep your laws off my FacebookVarious children's advocacy organizations in the United Kingdom are calling for a ban on employers looking at prospective employees' Facebook pages, citing data protection laws.
For Class of '08, A Scramble For JobsAs the credit crunch roils financial markets and the U.S. economy sputters, new college graduates are plunging into the rockiest job market in recent years.
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