I used to pay thousands of dollars in taxes. Tens of thousands of dollars some years.
When traveling for an evil Big 6 company (now part of Big 4) I spent $5000 to &7000 a month on rental cars, hotels, airline tickets, meals, corporate apartments, whatever.
I used to buy dinner at restaurants and fast food places like it was nothing. Corporate lunches, hundreds of dollars at grocery stores, etc. etc. etc.
I haven’t done 99% of that in years. Many years. Especially since O was elected. I don’t care if there are pockets here and there. There are several people who have suffered severe economic damage.
If you’re one of them, you know exactly what I am talking about.
If you’re one of those who pay a bit more for food and gas but things haven’t changed much, good for you. But there’s a hidden beast out there for some of us.
I have now (as of last week) been contacted by 8 recruiters all for one particular company. But nothing ever happens. I told the 7th to make something happen. She passed me on to the 8th. LOL (not really LOL). I’m sure there will be a 9th any day now.
I used to Rep for a distributor traveling three weeks out of four and was laid off in 2008 DAYS after Obama was elected.
I have been at home with the kids ever since, first to care for our disabled child until he passed away and then to care for our three youngest all still under five. If my wife didn't work for a company that had health insurance I would be working and she would be at home.
In the last month I have been inundated with Emails from recruiters. NONE have any real jobs with pay available. ALL are for commission only sales or the ‘opportunity’ to invest in a franchise or business.
I did however apply for a third shift factory job I would love to get, even though at best it pays less than half what I was making before. But the hours would be great for me.
I hope they call back. It would be nice to make some money.
Do you ever get the feeling that you’re being recruited because the staffing company expects you to help them do their jobs and not necessarily to help get you a job?