Dude, where's my JOB?

Money’s tight, unemployment is running out for millions, and there are 15.8 million out-of-work Americans. The Administration claims to have added approximately 800,000 new jobs to the economy so far this year; most of those were temp jobs with the Census. So, considering that US employers have shed million jobs, (not the 8 million claimed) we need to add about 20 million jobs to get us back to “normal” unemployment of about 5%!! 20 million jobs - seriously, were are those going to come from? 

US companies had their best GDP output since 2003 in the last quarter of 2009. And they did this with the least amount of payroll employees, ever! Wall Street has bounced back, and the CEO’s are generously rewarded themselves for their efforts. But what about the American worker, who has done everything right? The ones that went to college, held good jobs, advanced in their careers, contributed to society, paid taxes, bought homes, raised their kids, etc. They find themselves now at the end of 99 weeks of unemployment only to be insulted by our Congressional leaders who call them lazy, enjoying the good life on unemployment!! 

What an outrage! The unemployed should be up in arms!! Our government seems to find the money to fund far away wars, and provide aid to other counties, yet, they have done very little to create the 20 Million new jobs we need. As firms continue to outsource our remaining jobs, American workers suffer the brunt of boardroom and government decisions.

Check out this article:  http://www.ktlkam1150.com/cc-common/news/sections/newsarticle.html?feed=104668&article=7404446. Americans, the majority, DO want our leaders, especially the Administration, President Obama, to focus on job creation. Make your voice heard - email and call your elected leaders and demand your job, dude!!

About the Author: Kristi Enigl (www.kristienigl.com) is a career consultant with an extensive background in Human Resources, recruiting, and hiring across a broad spectrum of industries. As a public speaker, she leads career seminars, and has conducted workshops for Southern California Institute of Architecture, USC, and the American Institute of Architects. Ms. Enigl also provides career consulting to individual clients worldwide, helping them reach their goals through personal branding, social media and networking. Kristi is an expert resume writer and interview coach. For a complimentary consultation, email her at coachkristi@kristienigl.com.