Reply #65: I AM one of those 99ers, as are millions who are about to exhaust their benefits.

[tonysam]

You have to have something to tide you over. Do you really believe those of us who have been jobless two years or more aren't lining up to take "less desirable" jobs when in fact those jobs are GLUTTED with applicants because they are less skilled, less well-paid.

I really don't think you understand how bad it is in most of the country. Because employers are extremely picky, I am discovering all kinds of weeding questions are on applications, and more employers are insisting on applications rather than only resumes. If you don't have an absolutely spotless record, they weed you out.