So, who of you out there have graduated this year into the worse job market in the last quarter century, and what are you doing about it? Personally, i am not looking for any jobs right know. Going to keep my serving job, pass the CPA exam, maybe take an internship, and hopefully in a year things will open up.
I know some of you will have to get a little more creative than that, but how are you coping with a gloomy year? I read an article I think in the WSJ that explained that graduates in a economic downturn received lower wages and salaries throughout their careers than graduates in a good year.
Jun-23-2009 21:42
tubularbills
Max Power!
Registered: Apr 2003
Location: Middle of fucking nowhere
i graduated 8 years ago. sucks to be you joos
Jun-23-2009 21:50
UWM
mandroid
Registered: Mar 2001
Location: Here
The worse job market in the last 25 years has no room for someone of your grammatical pedigree.
Jun-23-2009 21:50
SYSTEM-J
IDKFA.
Registered: Sep 2003
Location: Manchester
I am, and I'm not holding out much hope. In fact, I'm considering taking a shitty job for a year or two and getting my career started when things pick up.
Originally posted by UWM
The worse job market in the last 25 years has no room for someone of your grammatical pedigree.
moron
Jun-23-2009 22:40
Unique2701
in deep space
Registered: Apr 2005
Location: Amsterdam
Me too, I'm doing some boring work, pays reasonably well, and I can listen to my own music when I'm not half asleep.
Actually, if you look hard enough, there are still enough opportunities (taken that you're reasonably eduacated and have some relevant work experience). At least, that's the case in Holland..
If I am the storm, if I am the wonder..
Will I have flashlights, nightmares and sudden explosions?
Jun-23-2009 22:56
supersaw abuse
a child, literally
Registered: Apr 2009
Location: Michigan
quote:
Originally posted by UWM
The worse job market in the last 25 years has no room for someone of your grammatical pedigree.
how ironic
Jun-23-2009 22:59
Frenchie
life in technocolor
Registered: Feb 2006
Location: Intergalactic Planetary
quote:
Originally posted by tubularbills
i graduated 8 years ago. sucks to be you joos
I'm sure he means university.
Jun-23-2009 23:01
d-miurge
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Jul 2004
Location: Unicornland
Re: Class of 2009
quote:
Originally posted by OurManFlint
I read an article I think in the WSJ that explained that graduates in a economic downturn received lower wages and salaries throughout their careers than graduates in a good year.
This theory is mainly based on figures from the 80s. It's called "the vintage effect". To be precise, the GDP growth rates during the 5 years after you graduate are the most impacting.
/nerd economist
Jun-23-2009 23:06
Palladium
I want you to feel pain
Registered: May 2005
Location: At the Terrace, wineing
quote:
Originally posted by UWM
The worse job market in the last 25 years has no room for someone of your grammatical pedigree.
Jun-23-2009 23:15
SYSTEM-J
IDKFA.
Registered: Sep 2003
Location: Manchester
Re: Re: Class of 2009
quote:
Originally posted by d-miurge
This theory is mainly based on figures from the 80s. It's called "the vintage effect". To be precise, the GDP growth rates during the 5 years after you graduate are the most impacting.
