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2012All MARCH POSTS (110)
Was My Job Shipped to Mexico Because I'm Black?
Are minority workers facing additional discrimination in these turbulent times? One black former Wall Street worker thinks so.
Desperate Times, Desperate Crimes
Should you start worrying about a sudden surge in crime this year?
Learn To Cook, Learn To Save
After being laid-off from her job, this newly unemployed worker learned how to appreciate a home cooked meal and the importance of a savings account.
Flashing for Cash?
Times are hard and you need cash. Would it really be so bad if you showed some…
Young, Broke and Baby on Board
How a recent college-grad figured out how to pay for his degree and a new family.
Is Grad School a Good Place to Hide??
Some job hunters are finding that a bachelor’s degree just isn’t enough in a crowded market. Many think an advance degree is the ticket to job security. But is that the truth? An unemployed reader with a shiny new MBA says, “NO!”
NAFTA Made Me Homeless
One reader lost her job at Ford and found herself living on the street. Four words she uses to describe what got her there: Bill Clinton and NAFTA.
How I Survived the 1980s
One reader says stop whining: Sometimes a little detour can boost your career.
Shop 'Til You Drop The Price
It can’t be that hard to quit shopping, can it? Many seem to think so, but some are more practical than others. One reader fills us in how you may be able keep up your bad habit but save money in the process.
Defeat That Debt
I could sweet talk those playing with fire into being more responsible with their money, but will that motivate anyone into developing better spending habits? Your creditors are losing patience. Isn’t it time to cut up the plastic and get your act together?
Are Immigrants Being Treated Unfairly?
They live here, they work here, and they have their wages garnished like everyone else. As this nation collectively suffers during this economic crisis, should those newly unemployed immigrant workers receive the same unemployment benefits as American citizens? One recent transplant believes so.
Too Much Pride or Justified?
The job market may be scarce, but not everyone is willing to take just any job that is offered to them. After going to college and serving in the U.S. Navy, is this veteran right for feeling that he deserves better?
Check On Unemployment
Maybe there is a select few sitting down watching Tyra, Maury, and Oprah as they wait for the mailman to bring them their unemployment check. But the rest of the people receiving aid are struggling to make a dollar out of 15 cents while they look for a new job.
What's In A Name?
Some feel I am slower than LA traffic for attending a school I couldn't afford, but one new letter offers a different point-of-view: Going to a college with a recognized name still matters. Does it make that much of a difference or is "the cheaper the better" the way to go?
So Anxious
During The Great Depression ambition shrank, dreams shattered, and young people became far more cautious. As the recession deepens will the generation of today react similarly to the "Silent Generation" of yesterday? One reader talks anxiety, disenchantment, and perseverance.
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