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The Worst Jobs of 2011
Some people have terrible luck. They get too many flat tires, lose too many promotions or piss off too many potential partners. These are certainly problems. But these kinds of problems seem minor in comparison with having to work a terrible job day in and day out. A flat tire is nothing when you're back is always aching, a promotion would be impossible if your field had no room for improvement, and you wouldn't need a spouse anyway if you made no money. Let's take a look at some of CareerCast's worst jobs of 2011 so we can feel a little better about our day jobs moving into 2012:
Some people have terrible luck. They get too many flat tires, lose too many promotions or piss off too many potential partners. These are certainly problems. But these kinds of problems seem minor in comparison with having to work a terrible job day in and day out. A flat tire is nothing when you're back is always aching, a promotion would be impossible if your field had no room for improvement, and you wouldn't need a spouse anyway if you made no money. Let's take a look at some of CareerCast's worst jobs of 2011 so we can feel a little better about our day jobs moving into 2012:
Omaha By The Numbers: Jobs, Homes, and Quality of Life
I grew up across the river (inland sea?) in Iowa and knew very little of Omaha when I moved here in 2003 for work. I'd heard that the city was fairly racially segregated (which is true), and that there were a lot of rich people living here (also true). What I didn't know about was the thriving culture of arts, music, and philanthropy. I didn't know that there was a major movement by young professionals and innovators in the city, and that the city itself was a bit of a progressive oasis in a state-wide ocean of staid conservatism. With progress comes development, innovation, and healthy economic stability. Although Nebraskans, who I find to be culturally pessimistic, speak ominously of falls in housing prices and employment numbers, comparatively to other cities around the country Omaha's economy is still healthy and is improving.
I grew up across the river (inland sea?) in Iowa and knew very little of Omaha when I moved here in 2003 for work. I'd heard that the city was fairly racially segregated (which is true), and that there were a lot of rich people living here (also true). What I didn't know about was the thriving culture of arts, music, and philanthropy. I didn't know that there was a major movement by young professionals and innovators in the city, and that the city itself was a bit of a progressive oasis in a state-wide ocean of staid conservatism. With progress comes development, innovation, and healthy economic stability. Although Nebraskans, who I find to be culturally pessimistic, speak ominously of falls in housing prices and employment numbers, comparatively to other cities around the country Omaha's economy is still healthy and is improving.
Nebraskans Unprepared for Future Jobs?
We’ve all heard it. Today’s students are going to school to be prepared for jobs that don’t yet even exist, and are exiting college unprepared for anything they’re going to end up doing in their lives. But in Nebraska, the saying appears to be especially true. A new report indicates that 35 percent of Nebraskans have no training beyond high school, and the state’s new jobs are going to be technologically advanced careers of the future, such as biosciences and agricultural engineering.
We’ve all heard it. Today’s students are going to school to be prepared for jobs that don’t yet even exist, and are exiting college unprepared for anything they’re going to end up doing in their lives. But in Nebraska, the saying appears to be especially true. A new report indicates that 35 percent of Nebraskans have no training beyond high school, and the state’s new jobs are going to be technologically advanced careers of the future, such as biosciences and agricultural engineering.
Phoenix Arizona Unemployment
As originally reported on KTAR, hundreds of people have recently showed up to a Phoenix area job fair. So many people were there that the line actually snaked out of the hotel where it was being held.The number of people who showed up is not surprising. The Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area ranks number 173 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics with an unemployment rate of 8.5% being recorded last November 2011.If you are looking for work in the PHX area, things could really be worse and the important thing to keep in mind is a hopeful outlook.
As originally reported on KTAR, hundreds of people have recently showed up to a Phoenix area job fair. So many people were there that the line actually snaked out of the hotel where it was being held.The number of people who showed up is not surprising. The Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area ranks number 173 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics with an unemployment rate of 8.5% being recorded last November 2011.If you are looking for work in the PHX area, things could really be worse and the important thing to keep in mind is a hopeful outlook.
Philadelphia Area Unemployment Rates
According the information gathered at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area currently has an unemployment rate of 8.6% and ranks 185 in the list of cities. These numbers are from the month of November 2010 - with the most up to date numbers coming very soon (but not yet available).The situation in Philly still shows that there is some hope for things and if you are one of the many unemployed who are looking for work don't let statistics get you down. Just make sure to keep a positive attitude and show some of the Pennsylvania spirit and the work will find you. Best of luck in your search.
According the information gathered at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area currently has an unemployment rate of 8.6% and ranks 185 in the list of cities. These numbers are from the month of November 2010 - with the most up to date numbers coming very soon (but not yet available).The situation in Philly still shows that there is some hope for things and if you are one of the many unemployed who are looking for work don't let statistics get you down. Just make sure to keep a positive attitude and show some of the Pennsylvania spirit and the work will find you. Best of luck in your search.