The Economy and Where I Work

[Riverkilt]

My parents went through the depression too. I pretty much grew up on peanut butter and hamburger. Been through some tight times myself. Was in Appalachia during the recession of the early 70s. Have lived in the rural South where unemployment was high despite good times. Currently living in the reservation lands where unemployment is at least 50% and what work there is seems mostly seasonal catering to or cleaning up after tourists.

I keep wondering how gasoline got so expensive after we conquered an oil rich country...not a political thought...just a curious observation.

Hopefully, we'll all get through whatever economic times await us.

Ron

[OMulla]

This is a hard one...Over the years and more than one career, I have found it hardest to not define myself by what I do, but by who and what I am. The economy will eventually improve or maybe not but lets not loose sight of what is truely important.

[Frank McGrath]

I have been doing the same kind of work for 30 years, just with different companies. I took the first job thinking I would find something better. If the downturn affects my employment, I would probably just go to another company. Right now, we have lost 6 techs and are keeping up with the work. But the bar has been raised. Employer expects more and those who can reach the bar stay. I drive anywhere from 50 to 300 miles in one day. I go where I'm sent and don't complain. Several of my coworkers complain about assignments. Some aren't around anymore.
I feel blessed to have a job. And they pay for the gas.