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Old 12-16-2011, 09:22 PM
 
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Again, you're seriously lacking in knowledge of the career of accounting.

Accounting Career

Accountants and Auditors

Significant Points:
•Most jobs require at least a bachelors degree in accounting or a related field.
•Jobseekers who obtain professional recognition through certification or licensure, a masters degree, proficiency in accounting and auditing computer software, or specialized expertise will have an advantage in the job market.
•Competition will remain keen for the most prestigious jobs in major accounting and business firms
Again ... this is low skill labor. These days practically everyone has a bachelors degree. When I say skilled labor I'm talking electrical/mechanical engineers, chemist, IT engineers, medical field specialties, doctors, analyst, marketing ... jobs that have high incomes based on skill.
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Old 12-16-2011, 09:24 PM
 
Location: Altoona, PA
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Again ... this is low skill labor. These days practically everyone has a bachelors degree. When I say skilled labor I'm talking electrical/mechanical engineers, chemist, IT engineers, medical field specialties, doctors, analyst, marketing ... jobs that have high incomes based on skill.
Accounting is a highly skilled profession. Even many low level accounting jobs require at least a BA.
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Old 12-16-2011, 09:30 PM
 
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Deadbeats? Wow, you're a real piece of work. Perhaps you should give up your job so that one of the "deadbeats" can take it? I'd be willing to make a bet that the majority of them deserve it more than you do.
They couldn't do it. If they could, they wouldn't be unemployed.
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Old 12-16-2011, 09:38 PM
 
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Do you, though? And if you've ever accessed an online database, I'd bet money a Librarian made that information available for you... some people might not even realize they're using our services, LOL.

Plus, not everything is available on the Internet, and some people truly NEED the library... you might be lucky enough to have everything at your fingertips, like a working computer, Internet, money to buy books, etc, but many do not. I currently work in a rural town, where something like 40% of our users don't have these luxuries - and with the recent closure of many school libraries, we're literally their only resource. Also, libraries have more than just books these days!
I'm not saying Librarians don't have a useful function in society. I was taking people on unemployment for extended periods and how that impact their ability to secure a good paying job ... and specifically talking about skilled labor.
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Old 12-16-2011, 09:39 PM
 
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Accounting is a highly skilled profession. Even many low level accounting jobs require at least a BA.
What doesn't require a BA these days? Many of the unemployed have BA or higher.
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Old 12-16-2011, 09:40 PM
 
Location: Altoona, PA
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They couldn't do it. If they could, they wouldn't be unemployed.
The only way I'll buy into your nonsense is of you hand in your notice on Monday so that one of those so-called "deadbeats" can fill your shoes. Until then, such words have zero credibility.
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Old 12-16-2011, 09:43 PM
 
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Then make the unemployed pay it back with interest, just like the banks. BTW I was opposed to the bailouts for both automakers and banks.
Excellent idea. That would get some of these loafers off the couch for sure.
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Old 12-16-2011, 09:44 PM
 
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The only way I'll buy into your nonsense is of you hand in your notice on Monday so that one of those so-called "deadbeats" can fill your shoes. Until then, such words have zero credibility.
And you think what your view of me matters one iota to me? How valuable you feel your social currency is.

The reality is anybody who could do what I can do could find a job at any time, at almost any major city, without even trying. There are nowhere near enough of "me" to meet the demand. It would never take 99+ weeks to find a role if they had this skillset.

Just calling a spade a spade: If you're unemployed for 99+ weeks, you're a deadbeat.
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Old 12-16-2011, 09:50 PM
 
Location: Altoona, PA
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And you think what your view of me matters one iota to me? How valuable you feel your social currency is.

The reality is anybody who could do what I can do could find a job at any time, at almost any major city, without even trying. There are nowhere near enough of "me" to meet the demand. It would never take 99+ weeks to find a role if they had this skillset.

Just calling a spade a spade: If you're unemployed for 99+ weeks, you're a deadbeat.
Wow, you're so humble.
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Old 12-16-2011, 09:51 PM
 
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Plenty of job openings. If you want one that is..............

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