Thursday, September 30, 2010
Introduction
Unemployment is currently one of the greatest problems Americans are struggling with. In today's job market no one can find work and the government has been unable to cure this ailing market. This crisis has affected all Americans in some way; therefore having a better understanding of this topic is essential if we are to resolve this issue. I am drawn to this problem because of its severity and scope. In a few years I will be competing for a job, but if the market keeps collapsing, I may be unsuccessful. This is why I intend to uncover what has caused the job market to fail and what are the best ways to correct it. I know this will not be easy and I don't plan to come up with the "perfect solution" by the time I have concluded my research. However, I do hope that I will have a better understanding of today's job market and will be able to draw my own conclusions about how to better the situation. I plan on examining the proposals of both political parties in the United States and from there determine which course of action will yield the best results. Right now neither party has really come up with a sure answer, so I will most likely be adopting views from both sides in order to form my own strategy for fighting unemployment. But first I must learn what caused the increase in unemployment and familiarize myself with the situation. From there I plan on analyzing possible solutions so I will be able to formulate my own plan on how we can get employment out of unemployment.
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There is no doubt that unemployment in America is an extreme problem in today’s society. You’re right that we have to figure out the source of the problem in order to correct it. Granted, that is much easier said than done but we have no other choice than to examine our fundamental structure of economics (and politics) in order to progress and change. It is no longer a matter of desire to fix the current economic state; it is a matter of necessity. It may sound extreme to say that lives depend on the economical state but many statistics point to the relation between increased suicide rates and poor economic conditions (particularly in the Great Depression). So, although the almighty dollar is incredibly influential and important, it is certainly not the only aspect to consider with economic recession. Quality of life, international relations, and future effects are among the many important aspects of the issue. I believe that with such an important topic, it may be difficult to focus in on one aspect and uncover it completely but I feel that a concentrated idea that is much more in-depth will be more useful in determining the cause and solution to such a grand problem.
ReplyDeleteUnemployment is obviously a major issue in America today. Today, the unemployment rate is at or around 10%, meaning that about 15 million people are unemployed in the United States. If you count those who were forced into part-time jobs but want to be involved in a full-time work service, the unemployment rate seems to shift to almost 20%. I know several people of close relation to me who have respectable college diplomas and have moved into the workforce unsuccessfully. I am enrolled in the same four year institution as you and I have planned to go to grad school for OT. This will take me six years to complete, but it still won't determine whether I will get a job in the future. This is a scary feeling. Some may say that money doesn't give you happiness, but money sure as hell keeps you living. Without jobs, our fellow Americans are suffering tremendous difficulties in their daily lives. Many have given up their homes, can't afford gas, and have to budget the money they can spend of food. It's truly heartbreaking to see. I too have a blog on unemployment and I will be interested to see what you have to say on the subject and whether you lean more towards one parties beliefs than the other. Hopefully through each others posts we can brainstorm the best way to end this crisis.
ReplyDeleteMy response to humanmachine:
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely right when you say it is not a desire but a “necessity” to fix our failing economy. This is one of, if not “the,” most important issue affecting Americans today. Unfortunately our government has not been able to make any progress in lowering the unemployment rate. This problem has definitely overwhelmed American citizens and even the government which appears to have no clue as to how to handle this delicate situation. Congress must start proposing some feasible ideas and stop playing political games. It doesn’t matter which party comes up with the idea, if it has a high chance of success then make it happen. Fixing the job market is no longer something that can be ignored, this problem must be resolved and soon. As for the direction of my blog, I decided to take your advice and narrow down my topic. Now I plan to just give a brief explanation of what caused this increase in unemployment, and then examine the proposed solutions of both the Republicans and the Democrats. I will present their ideas in an unbiased manner and then analyze the pros and cons of each. After this I will form my own opinion about the best course of action and first steps that need to be taken to clean up our job market. It is truly of the utmost importance for our government to lower the unemployment rates. I hope you will continue to visit my blog and comment on any of my ideas presented whether you agree or disagree.
My response to Lavenderblonde:
ReplyDeleteI had no idea the unemployment rates were so high. I knew the problem was bad, but the numbers you just said are simply horrific. Our government really needs to get the ball rolling and seriously start brainstorming possible solutions. I too worry about finding a job straight out of college. In the past it seems that almost all college graduates were guaranteed a job once they started their career. Now college students are settling for jobs they are obviously overqualified for. We go to college to receive a higher education and specialize in a particular career field we are interested in, and after all this we expect to leave college knowing we will be able to enter the job market with ease. However, I am very nervous about leaving college for the job market. Even with a college degree, I still may not receive a job for what I spent my time preparing for in college. I hope this situation can be resolved soon, because this is a very slippery slope to be. I too think it is heartbreaking to see so many without jobs, and I am really upset to see the government failing to help these struggling Americans. It seems the government is basically ignoring this issue altogether, and has chosen to sit this one out. I am not saying that all the blame falls on the government, but they play a major role in this problem and choosing not to help is just irresponsible.