College grads becoming unemployed at a faster rate than high school dropouts.

[Katarina Witt]

Originally Posted by bentlebee

During bad times more people than ever sign up for the army to get benefits, etc...but under this president I wonder how many trust to go into the army...

The military is not supposed to be the employer of last resort. They are looking for people with skills they can use.

[ergohead]

Originally Posted by PurpleLove08

Well once you start cutting at the bottom, eventually the cuts work their way up.

I still think you're better off with a degree than without one.
What matters is what your degree is in.

Liberal Arts.

I'm a "people person".

I'm a Greeter at K-Mart.

[ergohead]

Originally Posted by Katiana

The military is not supposed to be the employer of last resort. They are looking for people with skills they can use.

There's two million people in the prison system.

[CityPerson09]

Originally Posted by WillysB

In agreeing with ozzie679's take on the job scene I'd add that from my experience in the corporate world that degree is just a personal reference. Most grads don't know squat about the job they're hired to do, take years to gain applicable experience and frequently just hinder progress.

And since McDonald's doesn't sell latte's, I don't think the service industry is going to care much about that reference.

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