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• September is winding to a close and I still think we are much better off than 6 months ago. Job orders are coming in albeit very hard to fill for the most part. Employers need to be realistic about how much to expect from one person even in tough times.
• The health care mess in Washington certainly has employers concerned about what this will do to benefit plans and cost factors and many I have chatted with are not getting positive vibes.
• I would love to hear from anyone, corporate or individual, who has profited in any way from all the stimulus money that is apparently out there somewhere. This blogger has not seen it yet!
• Gasoline prices are dropping of late but please do not stop car pooling, keep the pressure on oil companies!
• Some retailers are positing job openings for the holiday season, definitely encouraging. if you have been unemployed or under-employed of late, fill out some applications. Not only might you earn some needed income, you might make contacts among vendors and customers that could lead to future prospects!