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On January 5, I read that “U.S. Job Satisfaction at Lowest Level in Two Decades,” based on a survey of 5,000 U.S. households conducted for The Conference Board.  Only 45% of those surveyed say they are satisfied with their jobs.   Then today, January 8, the U.S. Department of Labor reports that 2009 finished with unemployment at [...]

Harry S. Truman once said, “It is a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it is a depression when you lose your own job.” The recent economic downturn has affected nearly every household in the country either directly or indirectly. Many families are struggling as a result of a job loss they or their [...]

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics just announced new and bigger unemployment numbers – 10.2% – the highest in 26 years. But what do the numbers really mean? What might it mean to you?  Understanding Where We’re At Let me try to touch you with the truth about unemployment by statistics and stories. First the stats! People [...]