[lelio]

The question, and the answer, were directed to unskilled workers in the U.S. who find fewer and fewer opportunities to sell their services for a wage.

Highly skilled workers with college degrees are having a rough time finding work, if at all. Does the president not know this part of the economy?

Now is one of those times, if anyone would care to look.

Such as? I mean a job that won't be offshored to India or China as quick as possible.

[dandelion]

I'm sure he knows, but he was answering a question asked by a reporter - not reading minds.

[Mr. Bird]

Such as? I mean a job that won't be offshored to India or China as quick as possible

I'll just stick with the ones I have direct knowledge of. Each of the following requires no more than a two year degree, sometimes less. Vacancy rates nationwide are higher than 15% for each:

Radiologic Technologists (all modalities), Respiratory Therapists, Medical Laboratory Technologists, Medical Informatics professionals, Nurses. In the Mid-Atlantic, the entry level pay for these positions is around $40K/year. Overtime is available. Job security is outstanding, and if benefits aren't necessary, you can work agency for upwards of $80k/year.