The bolded shouldn't be relevant to those in need of jobs.

 

I actually think it is relevant. Many (most) jobs require a skill set. And, if the skill set isn't one a worker possesses how would they even qualify for an interview for the job?

I actually think it is relevant. Many (most) jobs require a skill set. And, if the skill set isn't one a worker possesses how would they even qualify for an interview for the job?

 

The jobs that "no one wants" don't require specific skill sets. It's about people swallowing their pride and taking jobs they feel are beneath them, which is ironic, because they obviously don't feel living off the government is beneath them.

The jobs that "no one wants" don't require specific skill sets. It's about people swallowing their pride and taking jobs they feel are beneath them, which is ironic, because they obviously don't feel living off the government is beneath them.

 

Examples of jobs "no one wants"?

Examples of jobs "no one wants"?

 

Don't ask me, try asking the person who brought it up.

 

It's simple, there are jobs out there. Many on unemployment don't take those jobs because they a) feel they're beneath them, or b) because they're lazy and are content living of the government.

Don't ask me, try asking the person who brought it up.

 

It's simple, there are jobs out there. Many on unemployment don't take those jobs because they a) feel they're beneath them, or b) because they're lazy and are content living of the government.

 

I don't think it's simple at all. I think people want it to be simple, but it's not. It's easy to sit on the outside, employed and (relatively) secure and judge the reasons someone may not be employed. It's a much different game when you're the one who's out of work. No one wants to factor in the variables: candidate's age, skill set, education level, etc.

I don't think it's simple at all. I think people want it to be simple, but it's not. It's easy to sit on the outside, employed and (relatively) secure and judge the reasons someone may not be employed. It's a much different game when you're the one who's out of work. No one wants to factor in the variables: candidate's age, skill set, education level, etc.

 

I could quit my job today, and by this time next week, be back in the workforce. Would the job be in my field, or as good? Most likely not, but the jobs are most definitely out there.

I could quit my job today, and by this time next week, be back in the workforce. Would the job be in my field, or as good? Most likely not, but the jobs are most definitely out there.

 

 

 

Nice to know you have that confidence. I'll bet you are 1) under 40 2) College Educated 3) Technologically proficient and I know you have great communication skills.

Nice to know you have that confidence. I'll bet you are 1) under 40 2) College Educated 3) Technologically proficient and I know you have great communication skills.

 

All of those are true, but none of which are qualifications for the jobs that are out there, at least in my area.

All of those are true, but none of which are qualifications for the jobs that are out there, at least in my area.

 

I think you're overestimating the ease you would have in getting a new job. But, it's purely hypothetical on either of our parts.

 

Let me ask this: What jobs are out there in your area that you would definitely take, assuming you still felt that you'd take whatever was available?

I think you're overestimating the ease you would have in getting a new job. But, it's purely hypothetical on either of our parts.

 

Let me ask this: What jobs are out there in your area that you would definitely take, assuming you still felt that you'd take whatever was available?

 

First of all, I'm lucky enough to be in a position that I wouldn't have to take just any job right away if I were to lose mine.

 

If I were in a position where that was necessary, there are all kinds of jobs available. From retail at places like Target, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, etc., to the food industry such as a manager at a fast-food restaurant or servers at places like Brio, Buckhead, etc. Great, career orientated jobs? Hardly, but a source of income, and a job.

First of all, I'm lucky enough to be in a position that I wouldn't have to take just any job right away if I were to lose mine.

 

If I were in a position where that was necessary, there are all kinds of jobs available. From retail at places like Target, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, etc., to the food industry such as a manager at a fast-food restaurant or servers at places like Brio, Buckhead, etc. Great, career orientated jobs? Hardly, but a source of income, and a job.

 

You're pretty fortunate there are so many opportunities available in your area like that.

 

What if you lived in a more rural community? Or what if you lived in an urban community with fewer of those job? Or a higher unemployment percentage?

First of all, I'm lucky enough to be in a position that I wouldn't have to take just any job right away if I were to lose mine.

If I were in a position where that was necessary, there are all kinds of jobs available. From retail at places like Target, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, etc., to the food industry such as a manager at a fast-food restaurant or servers at places like Brio, Buckhead, etc. Great, career orientated jobs? Hardly, but a source of income, and a job.

 

 

Also, I think it's the bolded that makes you not understand the position and reality of millions of unemployed workers. And, would you draw unemployment and take your time looking to hopefully land the "right" job if you were able to? Or would you forego the unemployment and live off whatever means it is that makes your situation more secure while you search?

Also, I think it's the bolded that makes you not understand the position and reality of millions of unemployed workers. And, would you draw unemployment and take your time looking to hopefully land the "right" job if you were able to? Or would you forego the unemployment and live off whatever means it is that makes your situation more secure while you search?

 

I'm not against people living off unemployment while they're actively searching for a job, however it's my understanding that if you're doing so, and you get offered a job, you have to take it or you lose your unemployment benefits.

 

Heck, my mom was on unemployment for a year when her job at P&G was transferred to Costa Rica. She ended up finding a job rather quickly, but the idiots at the unemployment office kept on paying her until she had worked there for nearly 6 months.

 

Anyways, to answer your question, I think I would take a less "promising" job, like one I mentioned earlier to give me some income while I searched for the right job. I would not live off unemployment though.

I wonder what the unemployed did before there was the handout like there is now from the government, or is this the first time we have had the problem in our country?????? C'mon.

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I'm not against people living off unemployment while they're actively searching for a job, however it's my understanding that if you're doing so, and you get offered a job, you have to take it or you lose your unemployment benefits.

 

Heck, my mom was on unemployment for a year when her job at P&G was transferred to Costa Rica. She ended up finding a job rather quickly, but the idiots at the unemployment office kept on paying her until she had worked there for nearly 6 months.

 

Anyways, to answer your question, I think I would take a less "promising" job, like one I mentioned earlier to give me some income while I searched for the right job. I would not live off unemployment though.

 

Is that because you have means other than your salary? Meaning, you could still pay your bills and have a place to live if you took a low paying job?