Friday, January 8, 2010

Random Thoughts: the economy, job market, and the american dream

Now, i never said i was an expert on economical trends and or why our national economy sucks the way it is, but i am here to really just give my thoughts to why i think it sucks.

As a worker in the world of industry and retail, i have been limited by fate to the amount of hours i work a week, not by choice but because i am limited by forces of those in the higher positions. I have worked for an industrial supply company for almost 2 years now, and i have since April 2009, worked only 5 hours a week with them because of the total amount of hours per week is enough for those who have worked longer than i have. This to me is not right, why should i be treated any differently, i may not be a counter worker at my branch, or i interact with customers and contractors, but i know my stuff. At the same time, i really dont give a flying hoot about the stuff we sell. I dont know what we sell or what its used for.

On the other end i work for a retail chain, dvd/music/electronic store that i have worked for in the past. But at the time i post this blog, i might not be a part of the store. But to really think about this in a negative light is to be unfair. I like this company but i feel that the with the times the way they are, everyone wants to get a cut and everyone wants money more than ever.

I guess the point im trying to make here is the fact of the matter is simple:

you work, you live, you die

wow, bet you didnt know where i was going with this!

Ok, seriously, i dont know when we can expect a full economical recovery, but when it does, i hope theres some money in it.

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