No bees, no honey; no work, no money. -Proverb

Since I completed my last post, I've been mulling over a list of ideas for new blog topics. I wanted my second post to be something that draws people in, something that really truly matters. A big question on everybody's mind right now seems to be: where have all the jobs gone?

When confronted with the fact that Lexington's primary newspaper, the Herald-Leader, recently let go of 53 employees, try as I might to find a way to eloquently phrase my opinion of their cuts, the only word I can find is "sad."
It really is tragic that today's news sources are harpooned by headlines informing the public of the latest economical disappointment. I know that a lot of college students are thinking, 'where am I going to work?' A recent CNN headline said that 2009 graduates are going to see the most difficulty with finding jobs ever. It's only a natural fear to think that we won't be able to get jobs when our days roll around to leave the comforting boundaries of college.
I saw another article just this week that said jobs are available working for the government and in strip clubs. Quite the conundrum. How will I choose? Personally, I find myself believing that unless you have a job that you're skilled at and can cling to, a lot of it comes down to putting yourself above the rest, if for no other reason than for the sake of the ol' resume.
So what are you planning to do to ensure your future in the work force? Leave a comment or email me at kadoli2@uky.edu

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