Are you doing better than you were 2 or 4 years ago...

Except for China's economy never really grew until they embraced capitalism in the cities. Here in the US our economy did fine until the government put unreasonable demands on the financial and real estate industries. The government policies created bubbles that finally burst. But that is all moot to this discussion. Anyone who places the responsibility of their personal happiness and well being on government (or anyone else) allows that government to decide if they will be happy or not. Sorry, but I refuse to worship any government official to that extent.

I like how you mince words. Is that industrialization based on government or communally owned businesses or privately owned? Privately owned.. that is called capitalism. Your formula is correct though, but for employment to promote growth you have to produce goods and services that create more opportunity to produce goods and services. If everyone is just moving the same money around, there is employment, but no growth or expansion.

The formula is quite simple. All you have to do is create employment. When people have a salary, they pay tax and spend money, which create more employment. China did not embrace capitalism. The turn around for China was to embrace industrialisation. They are creating jobs for a population which was dirt poor while living of the land.

So true, but too many consider the government their only hope.

Those who are putting their hope in the government need to pay attention to what's happening in Europe.

Hatley, go ahead and waste time and energy playing the blame game all you want. However, when you are done, you are no better off than you were if you didn't waste that time. Did I say anything about judging anyone who is or isn't working? Did I say anything about your son or people in the same situation? No! All I said is that the question itself implies that our well being and happiness is somehow the government's responsibility. But you seem to buy into the idea that it IS the government's responsibility. I wish you well with that thinking. I simply don't put my life in the hands of others the way you seem to.

What exactly did Bush, all by himself, do that put your son out of work? What exactly can Obama do that will give your son a job? I know California, as the stronghold of left wing lunacy, is the most poorly run state in the country. Even so, blaming politicians for your own misfortune isn't helping your son's situation. FYI, I know how hard it is to get a job when you're unemployed. There were literally over 100 applicants for the job I now have and over 20 of them were internal. I got this job because I was overqualified and willing to settle without complaint. Sometimes you take what you can get. If your son really needs money, I suggest he start washing cars. It's the easiest way to make money with the most minimal overhead. He'll meet a lot of people and might even meet someone who could offer him a job if he makes good conversation. That's always been my fallback if nothing else is available.

Getting to the question in the OP, are you waiting for the government to make things better for you, or are you doing what you can for that?

Thanks for sharing, but can you read more than just the title before you respond?

Thanks for sharing, but can you read more than just the title before you respond?

Actually, I do owe you an apology. Your's was on topic and you did read the article. I'm sorry.

Awesome attitude!!!

Good progress is great in and of itself. Way to go!!!

The best thing is to not worry about who to blame. Keep looking for opportunities and you'll find one that suits you sooner or later. In the mean time, look for one that only kind of suits you and be ready for something better. If you want some ideas, feel free to Private Message me and we can talk.