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Top education but no interviews |
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Better not count retirement |
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05/14/2005 |
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Man, you are 100% right on. I would suggest a trade/skill that cannot be automated, outsourced, or replaced by cheap illegal labor.
Also, I think it will get better in 2008, when the babyboomers start retiring.
I'm currently working at a major company with a bunch of old timers that have been here forever. Many have little more than a HS education. They would like to take early retirment, and do not want to look elsewhere for a job because of their pensions. They are definitely entrenched in the "old economy" and haven't maintained their education/skill level. As a result, they don't have many options outside of the company. Once they retire, things should get better.
However, you are right about the economy and job outlook until then, it's pretty bad out there.
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My parents are both baby boomers. Dad is in consulting/CEO of consulting firm in Philadephia. Mom works in the law. They both have Masters and have always worked. Neither has the desire to retire and it has nothing to do with money. They are both so "insane" workaholics, use to the competition and will never be happy unless they are working.
Baby boomers define themselves through their work and it won't be easy to give up. I'd my parents both 15 more years and they are late 50's. "Senior citizen" doesn't apply anymore. 60 isn't what it use to be and they are going to be working much longer.
As for the "old economy" workers, they need to hold on to their jobs as long as possible, especially with the economy. Pension isn't quite what it once was.
I love the outlook but don't count on 2008, not going to happen.
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