What to do when unemployment runs out?
My Advice on What to do when Unemployment Ends
So, you've been on unemployment, and now it has run out, or it is about to. You've probably been trying to get a job, but because of this lousy economy, you haven't had much luck. What are you to do? Or maybe you've just stumbled on this page thinking about "what if unemployment runs out?" I know, it's so hard to know when you'll find a job, and how long you'll have unemployment benefits, considering that congress always talks about extending unemployment as a political maneuver. It's hard t...

Should the Unemployed be made to Work for their Benefits!
Should you be made to "go out to work" for your benefits?
Should people who are unemployed be made to work for their unemployment benefit? With the recent Riots in the UK, has strengthened this argument, too many people being given money for nothing, Do you think that people who are able to work should be made to take part in working programmes to entitle them to their benefits? I will look at general terms here, for several countries as through investigation it is not only the UK that seems affected by the financial crisis, we are all facing rising...

Unemployment And What We Can Do About It
Are You Unemployed?
One of my job positions required me to consult laid off military servicemen. While the military profession has high social status, and is connected to lots of benefits, being laid off from it is truly traumatic experience. People were devastated. Besides they are usually men, very proud and self-sufficient, therefore they had much more difficulties expressing their feelings, concerns, and fears. But unemployment is a highly stressing experience no matter if it follows being in the military o...

Unemployment Statistics and Resources for the Unemployed
Were you fired or part of a layoff? Do you find yourself collecting unemployment?
How many of you have been collecting unemployment for months, years? How many will become unemployed in 2012? A family member of mine will join the ranks in February. With so many unemployed, what do you do? I want to hear from you, as well as offer resources and information for you. I don't claim to be an expert, but watched a son struggle for 2 years to get a break and get on his feet after having what seemed to be the perfect job and losing it. In June of 2011 he did get a job, in his fi...

How The Level of Unemployment is Calculated
Bureau of Labor Statistics
The United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) prepares the report of how many Americans are unemployed each month. Contrary to what many believe, this number is not pulled from the number of active unemployment insurance claims. Many unemployed people have exhausted their unemployment insurance benefits and are no longer on the roles; others are not eligible and still others never file a claim. To determine the level of unemployment in the country the BLS conducts ...

Unemployment UK
Tackling Unemployment
What is the right choice for teenagers thinking about their future? What can you do to improve your chances of finding a job if you are unemployed? how is the government planning to tackle unemployment? How do we protect ourselves from redundancy?

Reinventing Yourself When You Get Laid Off
Unemployed Through No Fault of Your Own- Now What?
Once the shock of getting laid off wears off (this can take several hours to several days) panic sets in. As you begin to grasp the reality of your newfound joblessness, it is easy to allow the fear of the unknown to take over. This lens is meant for those who have found themselves in the very familar position that is shared by far too many people today. Why the picture of the lounging kitten? It is tempting to just veg and wallow in having no job to go to and feeling sorry for yourself. Thi...