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The Shortage of People for Jobs
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Source of experience
DOD
Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:26 PM
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Wouldn't it be a possible solution, short term. to bring back experience, retired individuals to fill slots and assist in the training of newly hired individuals. There is a wealth of information that is not being tapped for their experience and know how. Most retired individuals go back to work for various reasons. Why not tap this wealth of information?
A question of emphasis
DoD
Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:17 PM
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Part of our problem is that we place far too much importance on a liberal arts education. We have only one message to send to the next generations: go to college, go to college, go to college. It doesn't seem to matter what you study while you're there, as long as you get that precious piece of paper that tells us you're Educated. I sometimes wonder what an all-executive workforce would look like. Lots of meetings and jawing, but no one to pick up your trash, hook up your phone or guard you while you sleep.
Given our priorities, it's no wonder that foreign countries that provide separate-but-equal tracks for tech education are wiping the floor with us. Bill Gates and his ilk tell us we need more of these foreigners, but that only makes sense if you consider the free market your country. If we are geniunely interested in helping the U.S. in the long run, let's invest in decent and affordable training right here in the States.
Re: A question of emphasis
DFAS
Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:29 AM
I'm not opposed to college; my doctor attended college plus medical school, and I'm very glad he did. What I'm opposed to is the prevailing Governmental notion that educating a fool makes him anything besides an educated fool. I think Governmental degree worship is largely more of the mindless imitation of the private sector; in the private sector, it may be a sneaky way to avoid hiring minorities. From what stats I've seen, minorities are less likely to attain degrees than are whites.
Continuing carrer
Bureau of Prisons
Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:30 AM
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If you read into your column, you will notice what I do. There may be opportunities out there for a retiree to seek new employment after retirement from the feds IF YOU ARE A PROFFESIONAL with some title. IE CPA, Engineer, etc.
Try applying for a job on USAJOBS without those credentials. You will find that 20 years of outstanding performance means nothing.
The Shortage of People for Jobs
EPA
Mon May 19, 2008 10:42 AM
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The mantra of "not enough workers"rarely mentions that the pay of these trained and skilled workers has not grown and in many cases cut. In the health field, for example, there is a shortage of nurses because the HMOs, hospitals and nursing homes do not pay adequate wages for the hard work and training required from these workers. They are under-paid, over-worked and the schools they need to attend are expensive and the loan debt these workers accrue are very high. Two years ago the U.S. dealt with this "problem" by importing 10,000 Philipino nurses to compete with our American kids by undercutting them by accepting much lower pay. We are doing the same with our engineers, technicians, etc. How about putting some money back into our schools. How putting vocational training back in our high schools? Duh! By the way, the fastest growing job in the U.S. is check-out clerk!
Out of touch
U S P S
Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:23 AM
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An other so called expert telling us about all the great things that professional can find in the job market after they retire. Does Mr.Armstrong realize that most of use retires are not"PROFESSIONALS".Sure you can find all the jobs you want if you are willing to work nights,part-time,weekends or holidays for mabye a buck or two above the minemum.
Unemployment
LI Dental Ass.
Wed Sep 3, 2008 3:23 AM
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Currently there are no jobs to be had in Dental Hygiene here on Long Island. There are way to many Hygienists for the amount of available DH positions. I have two sisters that are DH and both are on unemployment. For every interview they go on the DDS has about 30-30 DHs to pick from. If there are any jobs out there they are 1/day a week or 2/day a week jobs. We live in the Huntington, NY area. Right now DH are treated like Day Laborers. Thanks
Part-time - full time work
Government
Mon Oct 6, 2008 9:19 AM
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I will soon retire. I have written OPM to find out how to I find jobs that are available to annuiants. Why is there not an opportunity to have these positions on their web site? They often talk about lack of security IT professionals, etc., but it is impossible to locate what federal agencies have these opportunities. If they are so concerned with baby boomers retiring; then for goodness sake, HIRE THEM BACK!!! Martha