Posts Tagged: job loss
Paying Taxes and Receiving Entitlements
How many of the 45% of American households that are currently NOT paying any federal income taxes, complain about the unfair burden of the American tax system, do you suppose? Numbers are courtesy of the Wall Street Journal The fraction
Paying Taxes and Receiving Entitlements
How many of the 45% of American households that are currently NOT paying any federal income taxes, complain about the unfair burden of the American tax system, do you suppose? Numbers are courtesy of the Wall Street Journal The fraction
Women, Men and Jobs
Our recession has been around long enough for left and right-leaning thinktanks to collaborate on papers on topic. I thought this one from the American Center for Progress and the Hamilton Foundation was worth skimming through. And for the second
Women, Men and Jobs
Our recession has been around long enough for left and right-leaning thinktanks to collaborate on papers on topic. I thought this one from the American Center for Progress and the Hamilton Foundation was worth skimming through. And for the second
A New Kind of Mom-and-Pop Shop
I had a slightly unsettling conversation with a friend recently. We were discussing future job prospects, what we envisioned ourselves doing a few years down the road. He expressed concern about being considered “too old” for a firm to hire
A New Kind of Mom-and-Pop Shop
I had a slightly unsettling conversation with a friend recently. We were discussing future job prospects, what we envisioned ourselves doing a few years down the road. He expressed concern about being considered “too old” for a firm to hire
Direct Selling Thrives
The nation’s unemployment rate is hovering at 10.6 percent, but direct-sales companies like Tupperware, Avon, and Mary Kay are thriving and continue to draw in new salespeople. Mary Kay has seen a 22 percent increase in global sales consultants between
Direct Selling Thrives
The nation’s unemployment rate is hovering at 10.6 percent, but direct-sales companies like Tupperware, Avon, and Mary Kay are thriving and continue to draw in new salespeople. Mary Kay has seen a 22 percent increase in global sales consultants between
Sign of the Times
Spider-Man’s going to have a tough time paying the bills now. Peter Parker will get fired by boss J. Jonah Jameson in Wednesday’s issue of “Amazing Spider-Man,” joining millions of Americans who have been hit hard by the economic recession.
Sign of the Times
Spider-Man’s going to have a tough time paying the bills now. Peter Parker will get fired by boss J. Jonah Jameson in Wednesday’s issue of “Amazing Spider-Man,” joining millions of Americans who have been hit hard by the economic recession.
Impact of Joblessness
Joblessness has wreaked financial and emotional havoc on the lives of many of those out of work, according to a New York Times/CBS News poll released yesterday. The full study results, with tables intact, can be found here. More than
Impact of Joblessness
Joblessness has wreaked financial and emotional havoc on the lives of many of those out of work, according to a New York Times/CBS News poll released yesterday. The full study results, with tables intact, can be found here. More than
Hi Mom, I’m Home!
Ten percent of adults younger than 35 told the Pew Research Center that they had moved back in with their parents because of the recession. Among 18-24 year olds, the activity is most acute. 56 percent of men and 48
Hi Mom, I’m Home!
Ten percent of adults younger than 35 told the Pew Research Center that they had moved back in with their parents because of the recession. Among 18-24 year olds, the activity is most acute. 56 percent of men and 48
The Job Crunch and Falling Housing Market Cocktail
Even before the recession struck last year, there was ample evidence of an increase in “long-distance” coupling due to work demands – and also crucially, I think, due to a belief or trust that technology can lessen the feelings of
The Job Crunch and Falling Housing Market Cocktail
Even before the recession struck last year, there was ample evidence of an increase in “long-distance” coupling due to work demands – and also crucially, I think, due to a belief or trust that technology can lessen the feelings of
If the Porn Industry Can’t Make Money…
After reading Ad Age’s series on “what’s your Plan B?” for media folks, I found this article particularly poignant and troublesome for our industry. Because seriously, if the pornographers can’t find a way to make money through this new-fangled distribution
If the Porn Industry Can’t Make Money…
After reading Ad Age’s series on “what’s your Plan B?” for media folks, I found this article particularly poignant and troublesome for our industry. Because seriously, if the pornographers can’t find a way to make money through this new-fangled distribution
Teens and the Recession
According to a Teen Vogue reader survey published in the August issue… More than 95% are at least a little worried about the economy. Nearly 53% of girls polled say they know one or more adults who have lost their
Teens and the Recession
According to a Teen Vogue reader survey published in the August issue… More than 95% are at least a little worried about the economy. Nearly 53% of girls polled say they know one or more adults who have lost their
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