Unemployment vs. Employment

Companies are not hiring those who are without a job!  I learned of this interesting finding via the news yesterday and became greatly disturbed.  If a person is unemployed, they are readily available to work and will probably work 10x harder. 

A disturbing trend because of the economy is that employers are letting go their employees who are underperforming and are hiring better job performers.  Perhaps this shakedown is trickling to an end; however, the bleak times for many continue as many taking unemployment and still seeking a job are closing in on 2 years. 

College graduates and those new to the workforce are even more challenged because of little to no experience.  How can one obtain work experience when no one will hire them?

Military spouses are dealing with similar issues; however, because of PCSing and other challenges, many military spouses are challenged to find decent paying jobs.  Colleges and universities are like sharks, more than ready to take your money but the promise of a job to offset the costs of education is what prevents many from doing this.  There are scholarships and educational discounts for military and their spouses; however, you must submit applications which can take more time than is realistic for the military person.

In this troubling economic time, it is difficult to find encouragement.  The only recommendation that I can write is to not give up, keep networking and applying for jobs, and be more open to taking a job that is perceived to be lower on your list.  Perhaps digging deep and working hard will build character in you in ways you least expect.