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Government jobs data are only estimates. The "official" numbers don't include everyone who wants and needs a fulltime paycheck.
Until this summer, salesman Jorge Ocampo had always been what he calls a W-2 man. Proof was the Mercedes he bought with cash. But he had always longed to be his own boss.
Her fellow job seekers offer knowing groans as Diane Castro recalls the day she was laid off: The fear of being summoned to the front office. The phones in nearby cubicles going off like grenades. Finally, a ring at her desk.
Sean Hamilton considered stopping his search for that special someone when he lost his job in January.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin traveled Thursday to a small Russian town where all three main factories were shut down and pushed through a deal to put residents back to work.
A part-time construction job sturdied Orva Fry's financial foundation after he was laid off from an RV factory. It also kept the 41-year-old Amish father of two on steady spiritual ground.
The government reported Friday that the unemployment rate soared to 8.5 percent in March, the highest since late 1983, as employers handed pink slips out to 663,000 workers.
California, a state so large that its economy dwarfs most nations, now has another, less cheery, claim to fame: It is one of the states hardest hit by the country’s unemployment woes.
Unemployment catches many people off guard, but losing your paycheck doesn't get you off the hook with Uncle Sam.
President Barack Obama might as well be wearing a cape and have a big “W” on his chest that stands for worker.
Jay Capelle would give anything to get back his factory job of 32 years. At the same time, he's grateful to have extra time on his hands these days to care for his ailing wife, stay in shape and work on a long-planned baseball documentary.
It is a well-known risk to lack diversity in an investment portfolio. Now, couples employed by the same company are learning a similar lesson, the hard way.
For nearly a year, Suzanne Beckstrom watched warily as employee after employee was laid off in her office at a small Southern California housing development. One by one, she said goodbye to construction workers, sales staff, administrative help — even the marketing manager who oversaw Beckstrom’s work.
Trudy Schuett has been out of work for nearly a year, and she’s sick of everyone asking: “Did you find a job yet?”
Holly G. Green, owner of management consulting firm The Human Factor, offers some dos and don’ts for talking with unemployed friends and family.
Leah Smith shells out more than $730 a month for health insurance but you won't hear her complaining.
Comments from around the country about coping with a difficult jobs market and searching for work:
Blacks hit hard by economy's punchJoblessness for 16-to-24-year-old black men has reached Great Depression proportions -- 34.5 percent in October, more than three times the rate for the general U.S. population.
The holidays and this time of year are supposed to be about being thankful and grateful for what one has in their life. As one of the unemployed in this Country right now, I have to confess I struggle with that reality at this time.
Going belly up! - High unemployment puts Santas at top of jobs listFat, unshaven, unemployed men of a certain age are flocking to the one profession that will still have them in this bah-humbug economy: The Santa Claus industry.
State unemployment rates rise - Nov. 20, 2009NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- A growing number of states reported rising jobless rates in October, and thirteen states reported unemployment rates above the national average of 10.2%, according to a government report released on Friday.
U.S. Joblessness May Reach 13 Percent, Rosenberg Says (Update1)Nov. 9 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. unemployment rate may rise to a post-World War II high of 13 percent in the aftermath of the recession, said David Rosenberg, chief economist at Gluskin Sheff & Associates Inc. in Toronto.
I was out for a walk along the stream this morning. About two inches of snow had fallen last night. Everything was so pretty, covered in layers of white, and the air was so crisp and fresh.
Dear Senators, I know it has been a while since I have written to you. I have to admit that it is an exciting time to be unemployed. The repossession went well, as did the foreclosure.
Signs of Recovery Don't Extend to Jobs U.S. states and regions continue to see their economies slowly improve, but employers across the country remain skittish about hiring, according to two government reports released Wednesday.
White House Faces Pressure on JobsEight months after enacting a massive economic stimulus package, the Obama administration is facing rising pressure from some congressional Democrats to move more aggressively to jump-start the moribund job market and try to spur a housing recovery.
Great opinion piece on the stalled unemployment benefits Bill in the Senate by Alexandra Jarrin.
Morning Jolt from Larry Kudlow-More Unemployment Benefits Will BackfireLarry Kudlow , Republican anchor for CNBC had this to say yesterday about possible unemployment insurance extension: "I don't want to sound unnecessarily coldhearted. I like to think I'm compassionate. But supply-side economics is about incentives.
U.S. job losses accelerate to 263,000 in September: 15.1 million people unemployedThe U.S. labor market weakened in September as 263,000 payroll jobs were lost and the unemployment rate rose a tenth of a percentage point to a 26-year high of 9.8%, the Labor Department reported Friday.
12 arrested as Nickelsville is evicted | Top Stories | Seattle News, Local News, Breaking News, Weather | KING5.comThe most recent location of Nickelsville, a homeless encampment of at least 80 people was on Port of Seattle property. The homeless were told to leave by 1 p.m. or be arrested by state authorities.
Mid-week, no job, no income, and 2 young kids expecting a party for Mom. They are too young to understand that she would be happy with a kiss and a "Happy Birthday" card. Now how can we make this a Special Day for Mom with $20.00?
Homeless man arrested for eating Snickers bar A homeless man was arrested after a gas station clerk saw him take a Snickers bar and disappear into the men's restroom with it.
Jobless outnumber Jobs, 6 to 1.Even as the US pulls out of the recession, the ranks of the out-of-work have swelled to 14.5 million people, leaving six jobless people vying for every available job—the worst ratio since the Labor Department began keeping track in 2000.
Minister Landlord Works so Jobless Tenants are Not HomelessA Rock Hill, South Carolina landlord who is an ordained minister refused to evict unemployed tenants who couldn't pay rent -- and took a job himself to help meet mortgage expenses.
We Can't Afford Health Care? You Lie!Find the language in Obama's bill that says that illegal aliens are covered or admit it's a canard - God forbid we should help some migrant worker who is stricken by illness or accident while laboring in service to Americans.
Pittsburgh protesters demand G20 do more for jobsPITTSBURGH (Reuters) – Protesters called on global leaders to do more to create jobs for the growing number of unemployed in the United States and globally at a peaceful march in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Millions have less to celebrate on Labor DayMany Americans don't have much to celebrate this Labor Day as they find themselves unemployed.
Reluctant gardener appeals 'forced labour' ruleAn unemployed man who refused to do menial labour as part of a retraining exercise has gone to court to appeal against what he says is 'forced labour', the NRC reports.
Worried about your job? New Watchdog project can help you Starting today, the Watchdog has a new job: helping you with your job.
Problem: 1. Working persons lose their health insurance when unemployed. 2. Current unemployed lack health insurance. 3. Small businesses often are unable to provide health insurance for employees. 4.
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