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Originally Posted by blazey
There are opportunities even in these climates. The world doesn't grind to a halt.
Yes there are opportunities, but a hell of a lot less than is needed
I saw some statistics the other day at a careers talk which showed some businesses are actually taking on MORE trainees than before.
Why?
Because in a few years when things start picking it up it helps to have people working instead of the entire workforce retiring.
Or because its cheaper laying off experienced workers and employing ones to be trained,
Obviously banking and real estate are heavily hit at the moment. Most of the people planning on going into that are now flocking towards law (damn them) but there are all sorts of opportunities around. There are even safe opportunities for investment.
Banks cant lend money, firms rely on money for cash flow, firms cant pay suppliers, suppliers then cant pay workforce.... doesnt take a genuis (or even a law student)
People just need to be determined to carry on.
you can be as determined as you want, determination doent feed, clothe or house your family (unless your are said student who, incidentally gets funded by the taxes of this determined workforce you speak about)
And I mentioned suicide because that is the extreme alternative to giving up looking for a new job and continuing with life.
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Yep, thats a new one to cutting the unemployment statistics, encourage said 'less determined' workforce to top themselves gives less on the dole and our government stats look fab.
Blazey, you are fortunate enought to live in a very sheltered life at the moment, and fair play to you, for working hard enough to get there. It may be hard for you to see the real effects of whats happening, maybe you havent seen more and more of your friends and ex workmates being made redundant. I hope you never have to struggle to put food on the table, or pay your rent or mortgage. Unfortunately more and more people these days are going through hell to do so