More Americans hate their jobs than ever

[longtimefirsttime]

It especially applies to younger workers.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17348695/

[longtimefirsttime]

Fifteen great cities for job seekers:
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/careerbytes/CBArticle.aspx?articleID=606&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=d812f4fa870d43f6bae61fcee44bde39-225865005-XK-2

Smitty may be on to something.

[MassillonMom]

I feel the younger workers are just not challenged enough in their entry level jobs. Many are just totally bored.

What do you think?

[Submariner]

As a son of a former GM-Lordstown employee, I witnessed the big-money made "in the day", that is no longer here. A salary of $100,000.00 is to be no more for doing the same job, or even more than what the previous workforce generation made. Making $25, $30 an hour is now down to $18 today and that is considered good money. Multi-tasking is a key word, union shrinkage is on the rise look at the UAW. They are not done yet, they will get smaller, as will other unions, because if a company decides to leave they will.

I think younger workers believe they will start making the same money their parents are currently-making in their latter years of work. I gave an application to a young fellow last year. He came into the interview wanting $18.00 to start with no experience! What a fool!!!! You have degreed people out there not making $18.00 an hour! Some of this generation (in general) coming up expects hand outs, because the prior generation wanted their kids to have everything they did not have growing up. I see more cell phones attached to kids faces, cars, expensive clothing. Even the kids that are supposedly poor keeping up appearances. Also,

I see people continuing to make an exodus out of Ohio for greener financial pasteurs elsewhere around the country. I have heard numerous stories of how other states love Ohioans because we know how to work, and working Saturdays is no big deal to us. There is a piece of legislation in Indiana to retain graduates of their colleges and universities to work in their state for at least 10 years before moving on. So far I have not heard of anything like that in Ohio. Ohio has good education in its universities, but our brains are leaving for states that have decent or better economies than Ohio. I am 37 and sometimes I wish to move out of Ohio. Ohio does have some advantages over other states and vice-versa. Income, lifestyle, scenery, night life, etc. play a huge role in determining where one wants to live. I hope that Ohio is on the turn around even if it is slowly. So many of my friends left for Georgia, Florida, the Carolina's etc. I almost took a job offer in Oregon along the coast line.

[longtimefirsttime]

I feel the younger workers are just not challenged enough in their entry level jobs. Many are just totally bored.

What do you think?

I would say that's one of the reasons. Many younger workers obviously don't have extensive work experience. So they start in entry level jobs which often are not desireable or challenging.

[MTiger]

Some of this may have to do with the job market. I have several friends who were not able to get jobs in their degree field. A few have taken jobs to get by until something opens up, others have gone back to school. Those that are back in school have taken part-time jobs in retail or service. I can't say that any of them enjoy their current situation.

[monte81]

I think that all companies are going into nonspecialized degree employees that can multi-task and perform additional duties.
employers moving overseas and contracting out duties to save revenue. I suggest that everyone take advantage of every tuition plan an employee might offer and keep your resume in circulation at all times--even if you think you have your dream position. I work with transitioning veterans everyday teaching them how to keep skills fresh to keep up with the changing qualifications. I am trying to obtain multiple degrees and certifications to adapt and change so the boat will not leave me ashore.

[Smitty]

... I see people continuing to make an exodus out of Ohio ... our brains are leaving for states that have decent or better economies.... Income, lifestyle, scenery, night life, etc. play a huge role in determining where one wants to live.... I almost took a job offer in Oregon along the coast line.


I didn't need Moses to lead my butt out of the Ohio economic desert. It was an emotional decision to leave my friends and Massillon heritage, but not having a steady paycheck (in Ohio) was a HUGE factor.

I've said it before: the economy here (Idaho) is booming.

[monte81]

I didn't need Moses to lead my butt out of the Ohio economic desert. It was an emotional decision to leave my friends and Massillon heritage, but not having a steady paycheck (in Ohio) was a HUGE factor.

I've said it before: the economy here (Idaho) is booming.

Smitty--I am all about the money but I really do not think I fit in well in Idaho!!! But I almost took a lateral transfer to San Antonio in November un til my boss gave me $7grand more to stay in C-bus!!!!