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Originally Posted by Skyman 08
Well not around here the unemployment rate here for college grads is about 4% but non college grads is 8.5%. plus my age has alot to do with things, seems like most companies want to get some greenhorn straight out of college so they don't have to pay alot or give any benefits (thats what my old company does, Laid me and 4 others off and kept some young guys that had been there less than 6 months). Much also depends on the Degree you have when graduating. Liberal arts you might as well not have even gone to college, but engineering or any medical field and there are jobs everywhere. I was in engineering but have no degree, came up through Maintenance to get to Engineering. Every Job opening I have seen for engineering or even drafting requires a degree now... but I apply anyway. usually get the old "We are persuing other applicants" letter..
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Brother, I hella feel for ya'. This ain't any "I told you so"; it's just a cautionary bit of advice that has served me well all of my life (I've been workin' and payin' taxes since 1972).
When you are organized with your co-workers in a democratically controlled union your life IS better.
I'm a member of the NEA, the teachers' union, since 1985. I am active in it. Right now I am in opposition to the currently less than militant leadership of our local, who is hesitant to take definitive action (strike). I am confident that my fellow firebrands' more assertive positions will win over the membership soon.
Our union is founded on the principles of internal democracy. All of your unions can be likewise based, if ya' push the issue hard enough.
Good luck, everyone!