Being unemployed might not make you think of the housing market, but maybe it should. After all, there are plenty more connections between the two than just the payments.In fact, the modern history of the housing market can tell us a lot about getting a job and dealing with unemployment.
Being unemployed can seem downright hopeless at times, but it isn’t the end of the world. Donald Trump, Larry King, and even Jerry Seinfeld have all been unemployed, but they all managed to go on to new things, land new jobs, and achieve success. They’ve also learned a few secrets to success the hard way, so you don’t have to.
In 2008, unemployment rates for IT managers and other professionals sat at only 2.5%. But in 2009, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this number jumped to a staggering 5.2%. This is the highest the industry’s seen since 2003.
A wonderful idea to help those struggling in today’s economy, Plaza Cleaners in Portland, Oregon, offers a unique promotion for unemployed customers. We’re not sure how long this special offer will be running, but with Americans struggling to make ends meet and seemingly everyone looking for work, examples of such creative PR should be on the rise.
We came across this great webcomic from @JimStroud, its creator and one of our Twitter followers: “The Recruiting Life”
