One of the biggest problems (as I see it anyway) in today’s job market is that employers have the upper hand when it comes to supply and demand – and they know this. There are still too many people chasing too few jobs.

Sure, there is an abundant supply of minimum wage positions, but I’m talking about real jobs – jobs that can actually support families. And really, there wouldn’t even be minimum wage jobs if the supply and demand shifted a little more in favor of the employee. Read the rest of this entry

Looking for a job these days is demeaning. Not that I’ve gotten to that point yet, but I have had my eyes and ears open – more out of curiosity than anything. Hopefully, I’ll never have to head down that path again – it would literally suck the life from me.

Browsing through a few of the job websites, I am noticing a very alarming trend. Most of the positions available these days are through a third party, or employment agency. Obviously, companies have evolved to the point where this is the favorable business model – no benefits, pension, or long term commitment, equals maximum profit for the shareholders. What has happened to the labor market in the last 20 years? Read the rest of this entry

10 reasons NOT to start your own business (according to most people): Read the rest of this entry