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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Unemployment rate,
based on educational attainment,
for jobseekers 25 and older

Less than high school: 15%

High school, no college: 10.8%

Some college or associate degree: 8.5%

Bachelor’s degree or higher: 4.9%


9 posted on 10/03/2009 6:57:43 AM PDT by HangnJudge
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To: HangnJudge; All

“High school, no college: 10.8%”

That was interesting, wasn’t it? I do not have my ‘sheepskin.’ I am a few credits shy of a BA in Business.

However, after retiring from the Army at age 37, I’ve managed two companies, both of which had sales of $2 Million each. I’ve looked into finishing it, but it hasn’t been financially feasible to me because I wouldn’t make all that much more with it...and if I did, any extra would go to taxes, anyway! Both jobs had stellar health care plans for myself and Husband who has pre-existing medical condition considerations.

Husband is self-employed; we need me to work for now for the health insurance. He’s expensive to keep alive, but he’s worth it. ;) If worse comes to worst, I can move into a VA Hospital. I’m not proud. ;)

I guess common sense, a stellar work ethic, being a master at multi-tasking and basic accounting skills can go a long way in this world. And I learned ALL of those skills in the Army. :)


24 posted on 10/03/2009 5:20:29 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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