Looking for a job in a tough economy
I don’t think anyone would disagree with me when I say that the economy here in the US is looking a bit rough right now. I can only imagine how it looks if you have the misfortune of job hunting in this economy. Job hunting is never a pleasant task and having to do so in such a poor economy is even worse.
With a bad economy, it does not take much to realize that finding a job is going to be a bit more difficult. Sure, you might find one but it might not pay what you are expecting. Or maybe the only job you might be able to find is in retail when you have a degree in accounting.
Personally, I have been making money online since March after becoming unemployed. I would hate to be looking for a job right now. I am planning a move out of state in the middle of the summer. That means that I will more than likely be looking for a job after I move as sure income is better than maybe income when you are getting settle some place new. I have actually already started looking. And guess what? A lot of places have hiring freezes in effect right now. Of course, if I want to work the cash register at a Bed, Bath & Beyond then they are hiring. There are also A/P and A/R jobs that normally pay at least $15 an hour that are paying around $10 an hour. Now, I suspect that some of these companies are actually hurting and have lowered the wages. But I also suspect that some are taking advantage of the economy to not pay people what they are worth.
So that makes me wonder. If you take a job in this poor economy for less than you would normally take the same job for - what do you do when the economy gets better? Your boss is not going to just up your salary to be more inline with reality when the economy gets better.
To me that means one thing.
If you are looking for a job during a poor economy, any job that you take should be a temporary “for you” position (but don’t tell them that). That means, do not plan on staying there once the economy rights itself as you will likely be able to see an increase in pay some place else.
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