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Nikia

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5. I am on Linkedin and part of my college alma mater's group

Thu Feb 9, 2012, 11:49 AM

Feb 2012

I have noticed many 2011 alumni who either don't have jobs or who are working as servers at restaurants or cleaners at nursing homes. Unlike myself, graduating in 2000, they usually have internship experience and have done research. Still, they are looking for a career related job.
I have been out of work for 2 months and have been looking. It is amazing how much education and experience is required for a $12-$15/hour job.

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Economy toughest on young adults, study finds [View all] ellisonz Feb 2012 OP

Yes. peace13 Feb 2012 #1

kick for the young people peace13 Feb 2012 #3

Thank you for posting. n/t ellisonz Feb 2012 #6

k&r Starry Messenger Feb 2012 #2

Yes! I've seen so many young people come out f college, good colleges, with cally Feb 2012 #4

I am on Linkedin and part of my college alma mater's group Nikia Feb 2012 #5

Yes, they have intentionally driven the pay down while expecting to hire qualified people. peace13 Feb 2012 #7

kick Dawson Leery Feb 2012 #10

I see similar things... ellisonz Feb 2012 #9

"Entry level" used to mean entry level. I see "entry level" ads wanting 5 years of experience. n/t gkhouston Feb 2012 #11

Bingo! n/t peace13 Feb 2012 #12

Nearly half say that in recent years they've taken a job they didn't really want, to pay the bills. hughee99 Feb 2012 #8

Cost of living: $12/hr will not get you an apartment in So Cal. Initech Feb 2012 #13