Author Lauriebell82 Posted September 28, 2009 Author Posted September 28, 2009 I do think that a degree has worth.. I just don't think a degree is the only way someone can be successful No, it's definately not. But if you get laid off or lose your job you will have more job opportunities. Although nowadays that doesn't really matter. I want the best for my son.. If I have anything to do with it, then he will get a degree and not have to do it the way his old man did.. Good for you.
Isolde Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 It's generally pretty obvious when someone has no ambition, vs. when they've gotten screwed over by the bad economy. If getting to know an unemployed guy, I'd look for personality traits, and how he spends all his free time, for clues which one it is. It wouldn't be an automatic dealbreaker, but it'd probably be someone I knew through a friend or activity, already.
jerbear Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 I have plenty of education... it just didn't come form college.. ie:.. I have forgotten more about computers in the last 24 years then most people will ever know.. I read penthouse .. now that is well read.. Jerbear.. In the last 18 months I have had to turn my company around from bleeding cash of almost 50k a month loss in this new economy.. My company has just finished it's 5th month of aprox 18% profit.. It was done with hard work and the knowledge of my industry from the last 31 years.. So really we aren't in different times... No degree would have helped me do that... I hesitated even posting this because of Murphy's Law, Hopefully Murphy's won't figure out who Art_Critic really is You understand business and have entrepreneurial ability. There is a billboard near me that says "Bill Gates started Microsoft in a recession." No one bother to check that his dad was a prominent lawyer and his mom was on the board of IBM. Even those with degrees with analyze the situation to a point of paralysis. They need 80-100% certainty versus educated gut instinct and industry knowledge. Penthouse... you've downgraded or upgraded depending on how you read the articles. Don't worry, your secret is semi-safe with me.
Author Lauriebell82 Posted September 28, 2009 Author Posted September 28, 2009 Even those with MS degrees are unemployed. Yeah, tell me about it.
Isolde Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Also, I forgot to mention: 1) It does make a difference how long someone's been unemployed. The longer, the more it looks like they just have gotten used to it--unfair as that may be. 2) I don't care if a guy has a crap job for a while trying to make ends meet, if he's educated and has serious plans for the future.
SierraRose Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 I think u need to look at the whole picture, not just part of it. If a man was unemployed, is in his 40s, has a degree but lives with his mother...ummm, no thanks. Laid off, no college but is stable, has a home...yeah....all depend on the situation. I am 39 and have had steady employment since I was 15. I am smart, attractive, confident, funny, witty and honest. I have many hobbies. I have my own set of tools (more than the average man), b/c I love to refinish furniture. I also have a home, I am very independant and self sufficiant. I was laid off due to the economy last November and struggle to find employment. I do collect unemployment, but I do not live on government programs, like food stamps or section 8. I know my day will come, I will again get a job and life will go on. If a man does not want to date me because I have been laid off, then it is his loss. As far as I am concerned, if a man can't love me at my worst, then he sure as hell doesn't deserve me at my best...
Author Lauriebell82 Posted September 28, 2009 Author Posted September 28, 2009 Also, I forgot to mention: 1) It does make a difference how long someone's been unemployed. The longer, the more it looks like they just have gotten used to it--unfair as that may be. 2) I don't care if a guy has a crap job for a while trying to make ends meet, if he's educated and has serious plans for the future. Yeah, that's true. My friend has been unemployed for around 6 months now. He says that he "can't find a job" however I think he just feels he can't find a good job. He gets unemployment though, so even if he DID have to take a pay cut, he'd most likely be making more than he does in unemployment. Although he may not divulge that info right away, if I were dating someone in that position I may be a little turned off.
Art_Critic Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 if a man can't love me at my worst, then he sure as hell doesn't deserve me at my best... Nice quote.. Worth remembering
Star Gazer Posted September 29, 2009 Posted September 29, 2009 My fiance has a friend who is on disability because he has blown out knees..from football. How does that prevent him from holding down a job? For certain manual labor, I can see how that would be a hurdle. But nothing's preventing him from manning a desk of some sort. But anyway, to answer your OP: Like Allina - no job, no date.
Author Lauriebell82 Posted September 29, 2009 Author Posted September 29, 2009 How does that prevent him from holding down a job? For certain manual labor, I can see how that would be a hurdle. But nothing's preventing him from manning a desk of some sort. But anyway, to answer your OP: Like Allina - no job, no date. He is a laborer (construction, landscaping, ect.) so he can no longer do those jobs. But you are right, he could get another job that isn't physical. I guess he doesn't want to...
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