I guess none of the members are going to have to deal with this problem for QUITE some time, but I have been out of work for about 6 months, due to a Management change and moving people out that cannot put in 70+ hours a week and other labor mispractice violations.
When I look at what is now out there (in that great $10.00 hour field) they want you to do every thing they (the Company) can come up with. Just an example is any of the Car Rental Companies, want you to wash the cars-drive anywhere for a FIXED amount of time (not counting traffic) keep the lot organized-assist the Manager with any other duties etc., and work nights, weekends and Holidays. All this is yours with no benefits, up to WOW 25 hours P/T with 40 hours F/T (but still NO benefits). Best of ALL, is the going rate of $8.75 hour.
All your professional backgrounds go out the window. Plus filling out 10 sheets of forms or going online for 20 minutes to pick your brain about psychological test questions. WELCOME to the low employment figures of 4.5%, BUT WE ARE EARNING LESS MONEY THAN EVER BEFORE. Sorry for the rant, but listen people, start saving NOW, before you realize it's too late to have put away enough $$$$$ for retirement!
