Who else does'nt buy the hype given by politicians that our future is bright so long as we "Re Train" for carreers in high tech or alternative energy? I guess six pack Joe can just change his colors overnight, get a degree in academia land and live happily ever after whilst wearing a lab coat......Laughable!! They can bring in what ever new phony jobs they want, but as long as American labor is under assault, the game never ends. I garauntee it won't be long after when these so called companies move in, that they'll ask for tax breaks and wage concessions or threaten to move out , just like all the others!!
2006-09-26 13:20:34 · 6 answers · asked by Jon 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Try West Michigan (Grand Rapids/Holland/Muskegon area). West Michigan is totally different than the rest of Michigan. Plus, West Michigan has beautiful Lake Michigan beaches, lots of lakes, forests, etc.
West Michigan job market expected to grow
http://www.mlive.com/news/grpress/index.ssf?/base/news-30/1150210127136010.xml&coll=6
"This region has the healthiest economy in the state, and the outlook appears relatively rosy for future hires. That's the consensus of Manpower Inc. and its analyst, Joe Ross.
"Michigan's got two economies right now," Ross said. "One is West Michigan, and the rest of the state."
Ross sees it this way: "If it were a summer movie, we would call it 'Revenge of the West Side,' " Ross said. "West Michigan still is the bright spot in the entire state.""
Industrial market shows promise
http://www.mlive.com/business/grpress/index.ssf?/base/business-3/1152197660263330.xml&coll=6
"Donald Shoemaker, principal for Franklin Partners, said he bought the Siemens Dematic facilities, 4147 and 4247 Eastern Ave. SE, because the regional market has been strong.
"We're asked all the time, 'Why would you go to the worst economy in the nation to do business?' But that's with the east half of Michigan added in," he said.
In West Michigan, the outlook and demand are considerably different than the Detroit area, he said."
East meets west
http://www.mlive.com/mbusinessreview/west/index.ssf?/base/test/1154606455107770.xml&coll=12
2006-09-27 00:47:42 · answer #1 · answered by AF 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - many people in Michigan suffer from the same problem. For many of them the only solution is relocation, although many are understandably resistant to that and often truly unable to do so. Of course, politicians are loathe to see their skilled laborers and professionals hit the road, so they say whatever they can to make things seem better than they are. Don't give up; keep trying to improve your odds however you can. Visit with a career practitioner at a university or community college who can help you with your resume, give you interview advice and help you find job leads. Try to take an interest in new things and keep learning as much as you can. Keep your chin up, try not to let your frustration bleed through in job interviews (it will wreck you faster than anything) and last but not least, get ready to move when you can't take it any more. Your new skills will put you in good stead in a more favorable job market.
2006-09-26 21:15:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hear you, up here in Northern Ontario Canada people are experiencing the very same thing. We pay 15% taxes, plus outrageous prices for power, gas and all the basic necessities to live. I started my own business to help out with the cost of living. Maybe this might be a possibilty for you and the person in Chicago. Consider it, start looking there but look for a company that has been around for at least ten years or more. I happen to work for one and they are expanding. So if you would like to know more let me know.
I believe there is something out there, we all just have to look!
2006-09-26 20:39:05 · answer #3 · answered by poompoompam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i definately feel your pain, i just got laid off from my job today and i'm sitting here drowning my sorrows in "yahoo answers" right now. but i refuse to let it get me down or get upset about it because whatever is meant to be will be and i don't even question the "why" of it all anymore. i just pick myself up and keep right on going. so my advice to you would be to just keep your head up something will happen for you soon :))
oh did i forget to mention
i live in the midwest too (IL)!!
2006-09-26 20:47:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in chgo! yes im tired of looking for a job,so those who have a job ,learn to appreciate what you hve and keep it ,cause these days its very hard to get one!!
2006-09-26 20:24:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-26 20:32:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋