Length or time of your job search

[milesfive]

Originally Posted by Jdawg8181

It's so sad that people are waiting YEARS to find employment …


WHY IS IT SO BAD???

Good article:

https://www.propublica.org/article/o...ced-retirement

[Jdawg8181]

Originally Posted by milesfive

Good article:

https://www.propublica.org/article/o...ced-retirement

yes but even for younger people it's so bad

[milesfive]

Originally Posted by Jdawg8181

yes but even for younger people it's so bad

I can only comment on nieces and nephews, who haven't had a problem finding a job. They all graduated from state schools in the Midwest that were reasonable in price:

1) B.S Elementary Education-Teacher
2) B.S. in Marketing-Client Development Manager
3) B.S. in Computer Science-Systems Admin
4) B.S. in Forensic Chemistry-Lab Technician at a drug testing laboratory

[Jdawg8181]

Originally Posted by milesfive

I can only comment on nieces and nephews, who haven't had a problem finding a job. They all graduated from state schools in the Midwest that were reasonable in price:

1) B.S Elementary Education-Teacher
2) B.S. in Marketing-Client Development Manager
3) B.S. in Computer Science-Systems Admin
4) B.S. in Forensic Chemistry-Lab Technician at a drug testing laboratory

I'm sure it depends too on where in the country you live.


My experience has not been very good. I'm looking 2.5 years now (but I currently have a job so it's not dire … still very frustrating to say the least)

[milesfive]

Originally Posted by Jdawg8181

I'm sure it depends too on where in the country you live.


My experience has not been very good. I'm looking 2.5 years now (but I currently have a job so it's not dire … still very frustrating to say the least)

Totally agree. They all live in the Chicago area.

[Naturen]

Originally Posted by 505HPC6Z06

Long enough to want to give up and do something that is actually going to help me. Like finding a good looking bus to jump in front of.

My feelings also.

[luckydogg]

I am 54, have been laid off twice but never been out of a job for more than a few weeks. (I work in IT). Things that help are having high demand skills, and I hate to say it but part of surviving in today's dysfunctional job market also requires some good sales skills, which doesn't come naturally for everyone.