I was talkin with a gentleman who was frustrated with the unemployment system and was bashing everyone no matter what part they had in the hiring process... See what I told him in my opinion.
Your aggravation and frustration is noted, but at least you still have a mortgage to pay. Meaning you have not lost it all yet. Many have lost everything. In my situation, I moved back to my hometown and am living with a 104 year old and a 78 year old who has dementia. The only thing I have left is a vehicle and a washer and dryer, a television and a coffee pot, oh and my computer. How embarrassing is that to be of my age depending on two older ladies to aid me. One more month and I'm probably going to lose my vehicle. Now I'm really up a creek without a paddle. How will I get to interviews or for that fact a job if offered? There will be no more money after this month. No one else owns a vehicle. My biggest fear even over death is always hoping and praying I would never fall victim to such an ordeal whereas "could I be forced at some point to live under the interstate like many homeless do?" It is a scary feeling.
However, as determined as my elders are despite their setbacks they are determined to help in any way possible. So do not feel you are the only one out there that faces such issues. Moreover, I do not say any of this seeking pity and sympathy. By no means is it anyone’s fault but the economy and mine. Nevertheless as burnt out as I am since I give it 150% everyday I get up, try to put on a good face, and give it 12 hours a day give or take some down time and assisting to the elders needs as a contribution to paying them back for what they do, 7 days a week, I'm determined not to give up. Something somehow, somewhere by the grace of God, I will pull through.
I have found getting all worked up and bashing the system, companies and others who work for the system really will not stop the process. You can adapt or fall prey.
As far as children are concerned, I would not want to live in their days ahead as the future progresses. Surely, things will change and a systematic rhythm will take place that smoothes thing out for their generations to survive the way things have become. I feel that the great American dream has been stifled and harnessed and put on the back burner for now. Unless the economic fallout changes and the economy balances out to meet what companies are trying to inflict by reducing pay scales kids of the future will have it just as hard if not harder.
All I can say is keeping up with technology, being flexible, ready at a moments notice, is all the kids as well as you and I can do at the moment and keep proceeding and not give up. Despite seeking an answer for the WHY's and the WHAT is going on... it really does not matter, companies owe nothing to anyone. They could just as easily close shop tomorrow as to hire 1000's. It is the way the fallout has come about. I truly respect your situation and in reading your reply's I feel you're senior over me and I can empathize with you on the downfall of all your years of hardwork watching it go out the window.
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