Wayne.B wrote:
On Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:13:42 -0500, Jim wrote:

My wife just got cold called to go sell road signs for $70,000 a year
plus expenses and benefits so some people can still find work.
Sure she did. And I just got a cold call offering me a great
opportunity to sell phone booth services to local merchants.

There are definitely jobs out there for people with the right skils
and are willing to work. I was talking on the phone today with a
Marine Refrigeration and Air Conditioning company in Naples, FL about
a repair and parts issue with our trawler. Apparently they thought I
knew what I was talking about since they offered me a job sight
unseen. I politely declined and money was never discussed. Around
here A/C and refrigeration guys charge about $85/hour, same as diesel
mechanics which are also in short supply.


There's always unfilled jobs, even in a deep recession.
And retired guys are always being offered jobs, even in a deep recession.
Those already working are offered jobs, even in a deep recession.
Jobs are like musical chairs.
When the real unemployment rate is probably close to 20%, there
just ain't enough chairs.
No matter how you spin it.

Jim - I'll sit down now.