More Job Losses for My City

The country seems to be where everything's at all the sudden! Did you know that the only properties going up in value or in the country now? Before all this, living in the country or working in the country was never profitable or at least...hardly financially smart when other means could get you money quicker. But that's all different now. I think that might be one of the good trends. We've only been away from the country for close to two years but we've really missed the country too. There really is nothing like it. I hope your city doesn't go downhill too badly, dearie -- at least unless you can get somewhere better, huh? I dunno, I've been hearing alot about various places in Ohio. It makes me wonder what our state will look like in a couple of years, you know?

I couldn't agree more, xParanoiax. I think it is a good move for your family to make because there is nothing wrong with living off the land. I grew up in the country and wish I was there still.

I sympathize with you, animeniak, because I know what it means to want to work but can't find anything. I hope things will work out for you.

Thanks for your thought and I hope things will go well for you too :) (someday)

What you say is mostly true, tutul. I think that our government has forgotten about its people while they pursue their interests in foreign lands. The people are growing more disenchanted with the way things are with each passing day.

Sorry to say this, but your thoughts would've been right if it was like at least a decade ago. But now anymore. Yeah, we still have some more opportunity or freedom than any other countries, but American government is not even giving a rat's @$$ about citizens in this country. Get this, the government will only care about taking some extra money off of us by making us pay more taxes, and they will leave us alone for a while, and come back next month, making us pay more taxes. If we do pay them, then sure, they'll leave us alone. But if we don't, like if we pay like maybe a penny less than how much we're supposed to pay, they WILL take you down... punish you or something like that. That, everyone should know, is what the government does. They do not ever give a rat's @$$ about you, as long as they have your money. Cheers :)

There are just too many people competing for the scarce jobs these days, carmelanirel. Maybe you will find something soon.

Thanks World, I hope so too..It is starting to stress some of us out over here..:(

Gas prices have actually gone down quite a bit lately, beccasthoughts. I heard on the news yesterday that one place was selling gas for less than$3.00 per gallon. I don't know how long it will last though.

Your area is at least better than the area that I live in, because almost everyone's struggling to get a job. Most of my classmates in college do have jobs, as most of them are all adults, and have been keeping the same job for a few years. Well, I don't know how high your gas price is in your area, but how does $4.00/gallon sound on average?

I was wondering Do you really want a job where you have to rely on making money for the rest of your life? I hope you are willing to open up what I am about to say but ever heard of "passive and/or rsidual income"? It's those things where once you started something, more money will come to you where you don't need to put it too much effort into it compare to in the beginning. I like being able to make income working at home since I am a stay at home mom myself. I will also start school online kind of thing on the 13th which is somewhat like giving myself a present there (my b day is on the 10h and I am not looking forward to it since it reminded me that I haven't accomplish much of my goals in life. Very depressing there). The reason why I join this particular online school is because they give you a free laptop and webcam which will be shipped to your residence. They even have international students and it's great being able to earn a degree while at home. I am also a freelance writer. For a long time, I kept putting it off. Now, I wish I had started it way earlier. I already reach the payout thing at ehow. Loving it. One lady on there made close to $900 and they give passive income.

I am sorry about the loss of your job, pinkpassion. Things are indeed dire. Just after I posted this discussion the major automobile plant announced they will be closing on December 23rd. Some Christmas, huh? Especually since the workers thought they had at least a couple more years before the plant was to close.

I'm afraid, Thoroughrob, that it's going to get much worse before it gets better! We have not yet felt the full impact of the financial disaster yet.

I'm glad your area is not being so negatively impacted, nangelI wish you continued success.

I'm sorry to hear that, stephcjh. The greatest contributor to our local economey was the automobile industry. Sadly, with the closing of a plant scheduled for Dec. 23rd they will all be gone.

I was listening to the radio a couple of nights ago, aRiS, and the guest on there who was British said, "It is well known that when America sneezes the rest of the world catches cold." I guess that about sums it up.

One thing is for certain, ram, something has to change -and soon!

I liken our situation to someone who has fallen asleep at the wheel, hotsummer. The greed of some of my country's leaders can be blamed largely for the spot we are now in.

That is so true, Chevee. I'm sorry about your job and I hope you will be able to find something else.

The problem is nationwide, Ivgreat, and I don't want to think where it will all lead.

We have lost a number of eating establishments also, kellys3ps. This is really touching almost everyone in some way.