Comments on: the myth of stable employment http://www.bripblap.com/2009/the-myth-of-stable-employment/ wealth, work and life success Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:02:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Dax Michaels http://www.bripblap.com/2009/the-myth-of-stable-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-29887 Dax Michaels Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:39:53 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1694#comment-29887 You have a good head on your shoulders! If you want security however, there is some in Sweden...still! You have a good head on your shoulders! If you want security however, there is some in Sweden…still!

]]> By: Dax Michaels http://www.bripblap.com/2009/the-myth-of-stable-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-29455 Dax Michaels Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:39:53 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1694#comment-29455 You have a good head on your shoulders! If you want security however, there is some in Sweden...still! You have a good head on your shoulders! If you want security however, there is some in Sweden…still!

]]> By: alex45 http://www.bripblap.com/2009/the-myth-of-stable-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-29262 alex45 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:03:31 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1694#comment-29262 <a href="http://www.EmploymentCrossing.com" rel="nofollow">EmploymentCrossing.com</a> is definitely the most easily navigated job search site I have visited. I have been searching for that "perfect job" for about 2 months and have visited <a href="http://monster.com" rel="nofollow">monster.com</a> almost every day. I really enjoy this site, it allows me to track the number of people who have viewed my resume which at least makes me feel like I am doing something. With many of the other sites, you cannot tell if anyone has looked at your resume on the posted area.<br><br><a href="http://www.EmploymentCrossing.com" rel="nofollow">retail jobs</a>,<br><a href="http://www.EmploymentCrossing.com" rel="nofollow">healthcare jobs </a>,<br><a href="http://www.EmploymentCrossing.com" rel="nofollow">sales jobs </a>,<br><a href="http://www.EmploymentCrossing.com" rel="nofollow">finance jobs </a>,<br><a href="http://www.EmploymentCrossing.com" rel="nofollow">engineering jobs </a>,<br><a href="http://www.EmploymentCrossing.com" rel="nofollow">legal jobs</a>,<br><a href="http://www.EmploymentCrossing.com" rel="nofollow">human resources jobs</a> EmploymentCrossing.com is definitely the most easily navigated job search site I have visited. I have been searching for that “perfect job” for about 2 months and have visited monster.com almost every day. I really enjoy this site, it allows me to track the number of people who have viewed my resume which at least makes me feel like I am doing something. With many of the other sites, you cannot tell if anyone has looked at your resume on the posted area.

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]]> By: Gordo http://www.bripblap.com/2009/the-myth-of-stable-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-29094 Gordo Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:54:20 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1694#comment-29094 There are several problems with government run healthcare. Just look at Medicare and Medicaid (people in favor of government healthcare often point to these programs too, which baffles me!) - these programs are essentially bankrupt. I don't know what part of bankrupt people don't understand. So you want to EXPAND these epic financial catastrophes by extending to everyone? It doesn't sound good to me. <br><br>Search youtube for " John Stossel - Sick in America", its a fantastic interview he did with Michael Moore. He also offers more commentary from his web page:<br><a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2007/07/where_michael_moore_is_wrong.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2007/...</a><br><br>How about the safeway plan for reducing healthcare costs?<br><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124476804026308603.html" rel="nofollow">http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124476804026308...</a><br><br><br>You said you like choice in healthcare options. I guarantee you the "public option" is going to be more expensive than what you are currently paying (if you think healthcare is expensive now, wait till its free). <br><br>Then again, I know the system has serious problems, especially for independent workers (consultants) if you eventually do get some health problem the insurer with jack up rates every year or try to dump you, leaving you with few if any options. There are several problems with government run healthcare. Just look at Medicare and Medicaid (people in favor of government healthcare often point to these programs too, which baffles me!) – these programs are essentially bankrupt. I don't know what part of bankrupt people don't understand. So you want to EXPAND these epic financial catastrophes by extending to everyone? It doesn't sound good to me.

Search youtube for ” John Stossel – Sick in America”, its a fantastic interview he did with Michael Moore. He also offers more commentary from his web page:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2007/...

How about the safeway plan for reducing healthcare costs?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124476804026308...

You said you like choice in healthcare options. I guarantee you the “public option” is going to be more expensive than what you are currently paying (if you think healthcare is expensive now, wait till its free).

Then again, I know the system has serious problems, especially for independent workers (consultants) if you eventually do get some health problem the insurer with jack up rates every year or try to dump you, leaving you with few if any options.

]]> By: Gordo http://www.bripblap.com/2009/the-myth-of-stable-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-29083 Gordo Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:20:30 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1694#comment-29083 Haha, I can really relate. I was a consultant for 10 years, and every client tried to dangle the employee thing in front of me like it was some kind of upgrade (haha). At one client, who tried to hire me as a full time employee repeatedly, they eventually ended up firing all of the employees in the department but KEEPING the consultants! How's that for stability? The sad thing is that 5 consultants continued to do the work of what was once 80 employees, without really skipping a beat, and kept everything running just fine.<br><br>Although I must admit, my last client did eventually put enough pressure on me that I was basically forced to become an employee or leave. But honestly, it doesn't really feel THAT much different, and the compensation is about the same when all is said and done... though there are some weird differences, you get more respect as a consultant. Haha, I can really relate. I was a consultant for 10 years, and every client tried to dangle the employee thing in front of me like it was some kind of upgrade (haha). At one client, who tried to hire me as a full time employee repeatedly, they eventually ended up firing all of the employees in the department but KEEPING the consultants! How's that for stability? The sad thing is that 5 consultants continued to do the work of what was once 80 employees, without really skipping a beat, and kept everything running just fine.

Although I must admit, my last client did eventually put enough pressure on me that I was basically forced to become an employee or leave. But honestly, it doesn't really feel THAT much different, and the compensation is about the same when all is said and done… though there are some weird differences, you get more respect as a consultant.

]]> By: Curmudgeon http://www.bripblap.com/2009/the-myth-of-stable-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-29009 Curmudgeon Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:02:52 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1694#comment-29009 Separation is almost always a voluntary act on the part of the soldier. For example, I separated after 6 years, simply because I didn't want to be in the military any more.<br><br>There is an "up or out" philosophy that if you don't get promoted after several attempts, there is no longer a position for you, but that is somewhat rare. And you don't have to reach too high a grade to be able to stay in long enough to take retirement. And, of course, if you get into legal trouble (whether civilian laws or the Uniform Military Code of Justice), you can be discharged (or sent to prison and then discharged). Separation is almost always a voluntary act on the part of the soldier. For example, I separated after 6 years, simply because I didn't want to be in the military any more.

There is an “up or out” philosophy that if you don't get promoted after several attempts, there is no longer a position for you, but that is somewhat rare. And you don't have to reach too high a grade to be able to stay in long enough to take retirement. And, of course, if you get into legal trouble (whether civilian laws or the Uniform Military Code of Justice), you can be discharged (or sent to prison and then discharged).

]]> By: Roundup – Nature Walk Edition | Cash Money Life http://www.bripblap.com/2009/the-myth-of-stable-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-29008 Roundup – Nature Walk Edition | Cash Money Life Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:39:37 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1694#comment-29008 [...] the myth of stable employment. Stable employment exists for some, but most people who think they have it, probably don’t. This article is about why one consultant prefers the freelance way of life. [...] [...] the myth of stable employment. Stable employment exists for some, but most people who think they have it, probably don’t. This article is about why one consultant prefers the freelance way of life. [...]

]]> By: Janette http://www.bripblap.com/2009/the-myth-of-stable-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-29007 Janette Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:46:55 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1694#comment-29007 Really? My husband is retired Army and my son is in the Army. son in law is a Marine. We live next to a post and I teach in a 'primarily army' school. People begging to get out. No one being laid off. This is not the early '90's. The budget cuts will come. Right now they are in the civilian side of the Army. You have to be a major bad boy to get kicked right now! Pretty darn stable. IN fact they are signing people on for way more years than an 18 year old should be allowed to commit to! Really? My husband is retired Army and my son is in the Army. son in law is a Marine. We live next to a post and I teach in a 'primarily army' school. People begging to get out. No one being laid off. This is not the early '90's. The budget cuts will come. Right now they are in the civilian side of the Army. You have to be a major bad boy to get kicked right now! Pretty darn stable. IN fact they are signing people on for way more years than an 18 year old should be allowed to commit to!

]]> By: 401k_IRA http://www.bripblap.com/2009/the-myth-of-stable-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-28970 401k_IRA Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:18:32 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1694#comment-28970 This is the great blog, I'm reading them for a while, thanks for the new posts! This is the great blog, I'm reading them for a while, thanks for the new posts!

]]> By: Curious Cat Investing and Economics Carnival #4 at Curious Cat Investing and Economics Blog http://www.bripblap.com/2009/the-myth-of-stable-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-28945 Curious Cat Investing and Economics Carnival #4 at Curious Cat Investing and Economics Blog Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:45:49 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1694#comment-28945 [...] The Myth of Stable Employment by Steve – “Stability is a thing of the past in the work world. The only stability is the creation of multiple streams of income, elimination of personal debt and spending less than you earn” [...] [...] The Myth of Stable Employment by Steve – “Stability is a thing of the past in the work world. The only stability is the creation of multiple streams of income, elimination of personal debt and spending less than you earn” [...]

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