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by Lazs Mouse on September 19th, 2009
Yes, that would be my Irish...he is a chef by profession, but we live in a very small community with a limited number of restaurants (2, to be exact, neither of which is hiring) which even begin to approach his level of expertise; the coffee-shop owners here have told him flat out that he's overqualified for their needs, the chains don't want to hire anyone with taste, brains or expertise, and driving to a larger market (Little Rock) is out of the question because of the pay scale--not worthwhile to drive 60+ miles daily for $8.00/hr....thank you, Bill Clinton....
by robinhug on September 20th, 2009
Yes I have my dad has... +5
by Death Panel litigant on September 19th, 2009
There are plenty who would choose unemployment rather than work a job they feel are beneath them. This is the same group who will complain that they can't afford to see a doctor. It seems the two could solve themselves only if......
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You live in AR? I just had a friend move from AR and she said the jobs were few and the pay was horrible. I think they rate like 49th in salary from other states. I know people with college degrees that can't even get jobs at fast food because they are too "smart" or overqualified. Thank you
by therapist on September 19th, 2009
Yop, that is correct...we are at the bottom of the food chain, thank you BillHillary....
by Lazs Mouse on September 19th, 2009