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peace13

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

Reply to Nikia (Reply #5)

Thu Feb 9, 2012, 03:01 PM

Feb 2012

I don't know how this group will maintain a work ethic with the current situation. In the 70's the pay wasn't great but you could find another job if you needed to. Today there is no gaurentee of anything.

I wish you well and hope that something comes your way soon. Peace, kim

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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