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jobs
Here's A Shock: Fewer People Are Quitting Their Jobs
NPR's Planet Money blog alerts us to the existence of a statistic called the "quits" rate — which, you guessed it, monitors how many people are quitting their jobs. You'll be shocked to hear that for months the quits rate has been at the lowest point since the Bureau of Labor Statistics started tracking it. More » -
economy
The Mess DHL Left Behind When It Pulled Out Of The US
When DHL ended domestic shipping and laid off 9,500 people back in November, 60 Minutes says it was losing $6 million a day. Now the people of Wilmington, Ohio are cleaning up the mess that DHL left and are wondering what's next. More » -
ask the consumerists
Can Businesses Really Check My Credit Report Before Offering Me A Job?
Reader Brandon wants to know if those freecreditreport.com commercials are being misleading when they tell you that your credit report can affect where you get a job. More » -
libraries
The Poverty-Stricken Masses Are Flocking To Libraries
Why waste precious cash at Borders and Barnes & Noble when you can go to the library for free? It's a simple question that is causing traffic local libraries to spike as flocks of new patrons register for library cards. We've praised libraries before, but it takes a depressing recession to convince people that yes, even they could use an extra buck in their wallet. More » -
bad employer
Pizza Time Manager Fires Employee Who Complained About Subfreezing Work Conditions
Well that was quick: the Pizza Time employee who told reporters that the store's manager had shut off the heat and was making them work in a subfreezing store, was fired. This guy really is a terrible boss.
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bad employer
Pizza Time Owner Cuts Off Heat, Tells Employees To Work In Subfreezing Temperatures Or Quit
The owner of a Pizza Time in Washington state has cut off the heat at his store after an employee forgot to turn the heat off one night, and is threatening to suspend employees who complain. The manager (the owner's wife) has a space heater in her office.
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recession watch
Are You Ready For A 4 Day Work Week?
BusinessWeek says that employers around the country are cutting back hours rather than laying people off in response to the recession. It sounds nice at first — until you realize that it sucks. More » -
bailouts
AIG To Give Executives "Retention Payments" Instead Of "Bonuses"
CBSNews says that AIG will be suspending "bonuses" for executives and will instead replace them with "retention payments." We're not entire sure what the difference is and the government doesn't know either. More » -
scams
This Company Wants Money Before They'll Hire Me, Is It A Scam?
Reader Alexis wants to know if it's standard practice to pay for your own "background check" in order to be hired for a job. She received an email after responding to a legit-sounding seasonal employment ad on craigslist. In the email, the "Head of Recruitment," asks for money in order to perform a background check and to "demonstrate that you are serious about this position and that what you have submitted so far is correct." More » -
employment
The Best Cities To Live In During A Recession
BusinessWeek asks, assuming that we keep sliding down into an official recession, where are the best places to live? They've pulled data from PolicyMap.com and the U.S. Census to make some educated guesses about local economies that will be least damaged by a large-scale downturn. They reason that no matter how the national economy fares, there will always be government jobs and a need for health care; higher education institutes provide a cushion for local economies, too. More » -
Steve & Barrys
This Is Probably Not A Good Place To Look For A Job Right Now
Sidd snapped this photo at the Palisades Mall in West Nyack, NY over the weekend. "Flexible hours" in this case might mean a lot of free time very soon. More » -
careerbuilder
10 Lies You Really Shouldn't Try On Your Next Resume
Hey lazy! Are you still looking for a job? Maybe you're thinking about "embellishing" your work history a little more, then. However, according to CareerBuilder you should be careful, because "49 percent of hiring managers reported they caught a candidate lying on their resume," usually about things like responsibilities and skills. If you feel lucky, go for it, but there are certain Really Big Lies you probably shouldn't try. More » -
frugality
7 Ways Your Public Library Can Help You During A Bad Economy
Reader MG is a fan of the site and a public librarian and has written a list of 7 ways that your library can help you during a bad economy. Libraries are an excellent resource and they're pretty easy to use. Don't worry if you're not a big reader, there's lots more stuff to do at the library besides just checking out books. More » -
recession
Time For Plan B? Top 10 Recession-Proof Jobs
Forbes has a list of the (supposedly) most recession-proof jobs, and oddly "funeral home director" isn't among them. How strange... The list is very heavy with accounting work and jobs that require computer skills with a little nursing and sales thrown in for variety. Seemingly missing from the list is the guy who "deals with the goddamn customers so the engineers don't have to." Oh well. More » -
unemployment
8 Things You Shouldn't Say In A Job Interview
Most of us know that looking for a job can be a job in itself, but there are few things in life more dreaded than the job interview. Even if you remember to spit out your gum and offer a firm and confident handshake, there is a myriad of conversational land-mines which must be avoided. CNN in partnership with CareerBuilder has assembled 8 things that you shouldn't say during a job interview. The list, inside... More » -
jobs
10 Jobs That Pay $20 An Hour
The nation's unemployment rate has reached 5.5%, a half-percent increase from last month, which is the largest increase in 2 decades. If you are "between gigs" or simply looking to upgrade, CNN Money in partnership with Careerbuilder, has put together a list of 10 jobs that pay $20 an hour or more. Check out the list, inside... More »
employment
You can now get unemployment insurance for your vacation. How depressing. [
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