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ellisonz

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9. I see similar things...
Thu Feb 9, 2012, 03:38 PM
Feb 2012

...as a 2009 alum. One thing that's really crushing is the lack of entry-level career positions. This forces those with college degrees to compete in the blue-collar and service industry labor markets. I often see ads that for a dishwashing or bussing job in a restaurant want 2+ years of experience. $12-15 an hour is if you're lucky.

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