Recession; are you better off now than last year

[zeke]

Hey bros, after being in the paper industry for 20 years and now being in the automotive sales for almost 2. It appears to me the shit is getting worse. Just wanted to know what it's like in your part of the country and are you in sales or what. Just curious

[mrhtbd]

Those with jobs have been holding their breath around here.

[Scotsmark]

I'm just the same as far as my job goes but I've noticed price hikes on most everyday consumer goods, food, fuel, etc.

[Marines]

besides fire fighting I am in the construction field. Here in western Mass. we arnt doing too good. Worse then last year I have to bend over backwards to find work.

[Joe0690]

up in canada it isnt too bad well here anyways but if usa starts getting really bad it will prolly lead to a slow down in our market for some things anyways

[zeke]

Well I'm just curious. But I agree totally. I think its getting worse all over the country.

Thanks bros

[beefeatr]

I have run a cattle operation and have also worked on the sales side in the automotive industry for around 15 years. I thought I was done last year.
I passed my total income of 2009 in June of this year. It's getting better where I am.

[Scotsmark]

I'm just the same as far as my job goes but I've noticed price hikes on most everyday consumer goods, food, fuel, etc.

Not wanting to speak too soon but I'm in the final stages of getting a new job which will almost double my current salary. It's away from offshore, land based in Nigeria teaching first aid and emergency first response, kind of my ideal job with a top day rate to boot. Not sure the rotation but it's looking like 4 weeks on/off. Should provide a better standard of living for me & my wife.

[zeke]

sounds good Scots.Good luck!! You would think that they would hire people with industrial experience, but here if you haven't been a Roustabout or deck hand you can forget it right now....

[Marines]

Best of luck Scots, hope you get it!

[Dawgpound_Hank]

Financial-wise not as good, but OVERALL-wise 1 million percent better haha! To elaborate, the factory I worked in for 23 years closed down at the end of '08. However, due to a clause in the contract, my time there combined with my age qualified me to begin recieving my pension immediately....I was the youngest there to qualify at 45 y.o. Sooooo, my income is much less but I don't have to do dick now!lol Not to mention I hated that job...saying I have much more peace of mind is an understatement. The clause also lets me keep health insurance for a small price. I was blessed indeed.

[zeke]

Well let me ask you guys this and I dont want to get in a debate about politics, but do you guys think we would be in the same boat if we have a Republican in office as president?

Or do you guys think its just beyond that.....

[Dawgpound_Hank]

Well let me ask you guys this and I dont want to get in a debate about politics, but do you guys think we would be in the same boat if we have a Republican in office as president?

Or do you guys think its just beyond that.....

The Republican "boat" is what got us sinking in the 1st place! Hard to "unsink" 8 years in only 2...no matter whos runnin' the show.

[zeke]

The Republican "boat" is what got us sinking in the 1st place! Hard to "unsink" 8 years in only 2...no matter whos runnin' the show.

Good Point!

[goin4275]

Financial-wise not as good, but OVERALL-wise 1 million percent better haha! To elaborate, the factory I worked in for 23 years closed down at the end of '08. However, due to a clause in the contract, my time there combined with my age qualified me to begin recieving my pension immediately....I was the youngest there to qualify at 45 y.o. Sooooo, my income is much less but I don't have to do dick now!lol Not to mention I hated that job...saying I have much more peace of mind is an understatement. The clause also lets me keep health insurance for a small price. I was blessed indeed.

pretty sweet,what have you been doing with the extra time, been traveling al ot?