Rant

I graduated in 2006. I was lucky enough to land a part time job with the USPS later that year. It is hardly a good job, no guaranteed hours, no benefits but its better than nothing. I work very hard for hours and still fall short. By working there I deliver to hundreds of businesses and went through a period where ... Read MoreI took the time to talk to those companies about their employment opportunities and not a single one was in a position to hire anyone new other than janitorial staff or part time factory workers. Do I think I deserve a good job? Yes. I went to college, I work very hard, am creative, talented and have a load of work experience. The FACT is in this economy companies can't afford freshly college educated, creative and talented people. So does that mean I should just take the "privileged" wage of 9.50 an hour? Without benefits? Put that degree to work putting together semiconductors? No. I shouldn't have to settle. Why? Because this is AMERICA...this is the place where people are supposed to "work hard, be ambitious and get a good college education" so they can "do anything they want if they put their mind to it!" Well this "dream" is simply that. A dream. In this economy, there is nothing someone like me can do but apply, interview, wait, and work two or three jobs just to pay ... Read Morebills. This is how we were raised. Every class I ever had I was told "Go to college, work hard, get a good job you love and live life to the fullest." Well the exact opposite is happening to me and millions of people my age around the world, and no one seems to give a shit. Do I think everyone has a right to a good job? Hell yes they do as long as its proportionate to their education and skills. Since things are tough, some of us are going BACK to school so we can earn graduate degrees and MAYBE have a leg up. But even then, I am afraid these companies have no desire to bring in new people at a living wage. I saw a man with 30 years experience in factory management experience get offered 10 an hour as a manager of a production factory. TEN DOLLARS AN HOUR. This is not a living wage and a man with 30 years experience deserves a good job and good pay. He shouldn't feel like a nobody just because companies can't or WON'T pay for his skills. It's a sad, ... Read Moresad state of affairs and it isn't as simple as going around and applying. Shit, go look at craigslist's pathetic job listings. 20/dinner as a personal chef, which breaks down to about 3 bucks an hour. That's just an example of how business owners aren't willing to pay what people are worth and I believe it's horseshit.