Saturday, June 5, 2010

Unemployment: U.S. Economy Added 431k Jobs In May, But Vast Majority Came From Census Hires


So true, as a technical contractor, I am blessed and fortunate to have achieved the following:
  1. I make 1/3 less the hourly wage I did as a full time employee,
  2. I have to cut in the agency, who tries to get my rate lower so their spread is higher.
  3. I have no benefits.
  4. I have no vacation time.
  5. I have to scare down new recruiters when the contract is over.
  6. I am lucky to get jobs that are many levels below my skill level.
  7. I am asked to do filing, which makes everyone happy.
  8. when the work at the contact location slacks off, I'm threatened with having the contract cancelled early.
And all this, yes, ALL THIS after 26 years of professional experience.
Isn't that special?
I know, it's hard to believe anyone could rise to such a level of accomplishment, but wait around, this could be you too, in a couple of years.
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Guatemala Sinkhole Is MASSIVE, Swallows Building (PICTURE)


I don't exactly know why, but I can't stop looking at this. I've had nightmares about falling down one of these.
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost