akrogirl

Until we do something about the outsourcing of manufacturing jobs, I don't see how things can improve. The few jobs that are out there just don't pay enough to support a family in most cases, and all too many keep the hours just under the number required for benefits.

Good luck to all who are looking. I feel very fortunate that, even though I am unemployed, DH still has a good job.

Roberta

About the same here in Maine.

Murphy

Iowa universities and government are downsizing so unemployment is still pretty high.

fabric_fancy

its not better in NY

squeakie

i wish, i'm in lafayette and in jan. my hubby will be layed off for 2 years and i'm disabled and can't work, nobody will hire hire him cuz he's a union worker..it has been the pits

CarrieAnne

Not here either, a few places hiring temps for the holidays. Minimum wage, and they will soon be laid off again!

fktsewing

Definitely not here in Ohio---my DH has been out of work for 1 year 5 months now. Never, ever has he had this much time between jobs. He is bored, cranky, and is feeling useless. Thank goodness for sewing/quilting and all of you wonderful people or I would be in the nut house for sure.

Antdebby1

I am a recent transplant from Texas to CT. I am very lucky to say that I start a new job tomorrow. It is a temp to perm job. I was laid off from my job in Texas almost 2 years ago.

Best of luck to those looking for a job.

hikingquilter

You have a very good point! I buy USA made whenever possible (it gets harder all the time) and locally grown food as well. I know many of you on this board like Walmart, but please watch the documentary "Walmart -The High Cost of Low Price." It will open your eyes.

BellaBoo

Our newspaper is full of job listings. It seems odd so many jobs are being advertised with so many looking for work. Some ads are misleading that many are finding out.