Yeah, exactly aegis. That doesn't even keep up with the projected population growth over the same 10-year interval. And to add to it, they probably bring in 1500 people a year on H1-B or L-1 visas to fill those extra jobs anyways, leaving university graduates with no chance whatsoever to fill them (given the cost structure of getting a degree in North America) at a salary that would actually provide a return on investment. Unfortunately, because of this reality, a lot of people have had their lives ruined, and tragically, these are often the 'best and brightest'. My resume doesn't even get responded to because, in the words of interviewers, I am 'too bright to work here", or would be "too expensive" (even before talk of money). The bursting tech bubble in 2000 is still, and remains a disaster for so many people in America. At least the people in finance will now be joining us in misery once that industry collapses.
are u from the UK or the US> in one of your posts u implied u are not or at least your mother is not.
I suppose that an endemic surveillance society, high taxes, and ugly women could apply to the UK as well, possibly even more so than the US. Did you know that in London there is at least one CCTV camera for every 14 people? Astonishing.
To INAJ -- I feel for you, bro. This is as tough a job environment as there's been in a generation. I've read that it's worse for recent military discharges because their network tends not to be in the private sector. And, for all the "green shoots" talk, I for one do not believe that the job market will recover for another several years. As such, the traditional path of "go to college and get a job" just doesn't apply, and the corollary of "go back to school and get a job later" is even more tenuous. In a situation like this you need to focus on keeping costs down, so I agree with a previous poster that you need to seriously consider moving back in with the folks, as painful as it would be to swallow your pride or even mend some fences. The fact that you're single helps tremendously. Second, you need to focus on doing something on your own. Take this from someone who found himself in a similar situation back when the internet bubble burst in 2000. I now trade independently and have not been affected at all by this recent recession. You'd be amazed at how much more rewarding any work is if you're your own boss, and the ability to shelter revenue from taxes is a huge additional benefit. You sound smart and motivated, so focus your brain on finding a service out there that needs to be performed and build something around that.
this is the reality. there are no jobs in the private sector for a beginner in the US. yes there will be always exceptions. why hire anyone when the economic outlook is terrible. Obama wants to make it expensive to hire somebody. he does not believe in private enterprise except to loot it for the benefit of his people. the post above mine has given you the best advice. if u have an EE background make sure u can lay electrical wires etc. russia produced alot of economists before its collapse.
An economics undergrad degree is a stepping stone, as with most undergrad liberal arts degrees. This is a first step toward becoming educated. Either finish your education or be prepared to hire on at low wages below your true capability. Switching horses in midstream is not a good idea. If you wanted to be an electrical engineer than you should have studied that as an undergrad. To change now to engineering, except for some of the mathematics courses and your core courses, would mean going back and picking up basic EE courses --not easy and a long road. Even then you'd want to get at least a master's degree to avoid having to work as an electronics technician. What about law school? You have a background that would be suitable. Besides blind good fortune, your only other option is to work for yourself, and that takes capital, creativity, intelligence and very hard work.
Well I'll be honest I buy some of that. But I don't understand what that has to do with a bunch of qualified people not being able to find a job. Are you saying they're all narcissists? I don't see the connection. How do you expect them to turn out when their parents buy them BMW's and the latest expensive clothing line. I think it might be the parents fault for wanting to earn that double income and then buy off their kids as a result. I can think of one difference back then. Many many more single income families.
As I said... you couldn't hack it in the United States so you expatriated to "safe, tolerant, polite Canada with its generous social benefits for virtually anyone who lands on our shores." You sound VERY bitter about the U.S. and American women... you said you spent some time in jail here so I wouldn't call that hacking it. Sounds like you didn't do well with the women either. You say they're fat and ugly? And the standards of living are higher in Canada? Were you living in a trailer park over here?
That comment was in response to Sandy's game show idea and his thoughts on how it would turn out. I agree, it is the parents' fault and IMO baby boomers have been, for the most part, failures as parents. Of course there are exceptions.
INeedAJob Here's your 5 year plan to $100k. Are you ready? 1.) Go get your CNA certificate. Be willing to clean up shit, feed Alzheimers patients, and lift bariatric patients for $8-12/hr. 2.) Enroll in an AS to RN program at a community college. You'll have to knock out the pre-reqs first. This will probably take a year or so. Don't go to a university for a second BS to RN option even though you already have a BA. It's too expensive. Continue working as a CNA. 3.) After you complete the prerequisites, they'll put you on a one year waiting list. Do well and you'll be accepted into the program. 4.) Spend the next two years finishing up the AS and then you're a full fledged RN. 5.) Transfer to a university to complete your BSN part-time. Once that's done, apply for a MSN with an anesthetist specialization and become a CRNA. All this could be done in five years if you really work your ass off. More likely 6-7 years though. At least you'll have a decent paying job while you're going to school and won't have to shell out $100k+ for med school.