LeAnne
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is really starting to tank. Another factory is moving to Mexico. They moved here 5 years ago, got all kinds of tax free this and that. Now that it is time to start paying taxes, they pack up and move, 300 people have just been given their pink slip.
Places are just closing up right and left.
Talk to my banker buddy, well because I am starting to panic a little too. He said we are still above water, much better off than 1/2 the business's in town.
I know they keep saying we have less people on unemployment, but are they counting the ones that have not found work and the UE bennies have run out?
Even the mini mart that I go to, is not seeing the sales as far as that misc. stuff people buy. Just buying gas.
This evening I am going to a NFIB meeting. Never been to a meeting, been a member for years...so I guess we will see what they have to say?
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Redlegg
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There probably are less people on unemployment, benefits only last so long. The people that file new claims, and the people they stop counting gives you one set of numbers. That is very different than the number of people looking for jobs who cannot find them.
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googledad
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Don't be ridiculous , there's lots of jobs , people are just too lazy to work .
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LeAnne
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Seems the ones that just got handed their pink slip weren't to lazy to work?
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googledad
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Yup . Don't you know being unemployment is their own fault ?
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Cassie23
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Our area keeps talking that there will be 900 job openings in our region opening up in the next 3 months. Something about more retailers opening up, yet aren't a bunch closing? Sears? Kmart? GAP? I really feel like no one really has "job security" anymore.
Edited by Cassie23 (01/17/12 01:56 PM)
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gr8Dad
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Well, at least that stylish package Bush and Obama passed kept UE from going over 8.5%, huh? Oops, nevermind. But I am SURE this healthcare plan will work...BAER.
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Gecko
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I know they keep saying we have less people on unemployment, but are they counting the ones that have not found work and the UE bennies have run out?
---> Nope. The unemployment numbers are totally skewed.
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craftywoman
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Here in the Peoria area things are looking really good. Caterpillar pretty much owns this area. I think most job posted these days are specific enough that most people with say high school diplomas can't apply. Like in health care. They won't just hire anyone. My DH is an engineer and they need lots of people like around 150..but you need to be an engineer so most of those drawing unemployment can't apply.
I have a good friend who sells houses..she told me a year ago the the housing market is going to crash again either this year or next..cant remember which..she said it will be worse then in 2008...more arms coming due then last time..she said if you thought the banks got hit big last time..you just wait..doesn't sound good at all..
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LeAnne
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Loc: missouri
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Do you know what normal starting pay is for a basic factory job is?
Then I wonder with housing/construction being down...are people buying as many dozers and stuff?
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