The Debt, the Economy and the Return of Mighty Mouse

   Many of my readers are likely too young to remember the phrase “Here I come to save the day!” This was Mighty Mouse’s catch phrase. He also sang a lot of opera which I never quite got as a kid.

   But I digress.

   I’ve written a lot of posts regarding the economy, offering suggestions on how to fix it. (One of my suggestions was actually presented to Congress) and like many of you I am pretty sick and tired of Congress’s petty politics, infighting and finger pointing.

   There is enough blame regarding our present state of affairs to go around. And our elected representatives have made it very clear they don’t care what we think, and why should they? We keep sending the same lot of bribe taking (That’s exactly was ‘campaign contributions are!) sycophants back into office. Why? Because they’ve managed to convince the public that it’s the ‘other side’ that’s trying to destroy America, and so they must be returned to office to prevent that from happening.

   It’s a great con instituted by Hermann Goering, Hitler’s War minister and 70 years later we keep falling for it  

   So put down your placards, stop the U-S-A, U-S-A, chants, put your anger on the backburner for a moment and gather round the campfire.

    Since I don’t have a horse in this race, nor any personal agenda I hope you will listen and hopefully believe me when I point out some serious realities that our representatives really don’t want us asking questions about.

   Here are the facts.

   The jobs lost in the Great Recession ARE NOT COMING BACK. Here’s why. The stock market has rebounded to the point that it has even surpassed the markets ‘highs’ set before the economic collapse. So with record breaking profits, why would businesses hire back the people they have learned to do without?

   Regardless of whatever altruistic reasons you may have for them doing so, THEY AREN’T GOING TO DO IT, because frankly, employees are a pain-in-the-ass. They have personal problems, play office politics, file lawsuits, demand raises, healthcare, 401K’s etc. So Mr/Ms employer is not going to hire you unless your skillset is necessary to the success of their business.

   It’s that plain and simple.

   New computer software technology is replacing entire departments that were mainstays for industries for decades. Departments like, Customer Service, Credit and Collection, Bookkeeping and yes even I T are being downsized and in most cases eliminated all together.

   So if you still happen to have a job and some money in your pocket, you might want to invest in 3 D printer technology because within the next few years it will likely replace all manufacturing and assembly line jobs and their workers.

   This scenario does not bode well for our heroes and heroines in the workforce does it?

    Unfortunately, it also doesn’t make it any less true. Nor the fact that the Department of Homeland Security recently purchased 2 billion rounds of ammunition. Apparently our government is taking steps for their own protection. As for us… well, good luck fellas, don’t call us, we’ll call you.

   Fortunately, all is not lost and to quote that late great American hero, Mighty Mouse:

“Here I come to save the day!”

   That’s right. I’ve figured out a way to save the day and make it possible for the American public to again earn a decent salary without having to work themselves to death with their present 2-3 minimum wage jobs.

   It is not a get rich quick scheme,  

   Nor is it anything you need to buy from me. What I have done is create a new website that provides detailed information on how you can add to and redirect your present skills and interests into those that are in high demand by the present business community. It WILL require study and commitment in order for you to be successful. FREE e books and video tutorials on a wide number of topics and disciplines will be made available to those interested.  

   Since our representatives in Congress see no need to take action to get middle class America back to work, I’ve decided I’m going to do it.

 
   And you can help by making a note to drop by this site on Monday. That’s when I’m going to roll out the new website with all its bells and whistles.

   

  See you then.

The Economy, The Recession, Unemployment and You. How to Bust Out and Get Ahead of the Game.

   You’ve seen those articles on Yahoo and MSN that tell you what job fields are growing and what jobs are disappearing in the present economy. Here’s a quick example: The fastest growing jobs: Software Developer, Market Research analyst, Medical assistant, Personal Finance advisor and Pharmacy technician.

   Question: How many of you are trained to fill those positions? Are you unemployed and thinking about going back to school to get specialized training? Is it possible those positions will already be glutted with applicants by the time you’re ready and have run up about 50-70 grand in student loans?

   Here’s a list of job that are being phased out or outsourced: File clerk, journalist, air traffic controller, farmers, ranchers, customer service, receptionists, bookkeepers, and tax preparers. There are considerably more but I believe it’s more likely you have a job that’s being phased out than one that’s growing.

   Here’s something else you may not know. It takes approximately 200 thousand new good jobs a month to maintain the status quo, 300 thousand good new jobs a month to start making a dent on unemployment and the national debt. Here’s what’s not being reported. The NEW jobs that are being created are not good jobs, they are minimum wage jobs, and are mostly PART-TIME. Even at full time (40 hours a week) the yearly salary is STILL BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL.

   Did you know this? Those whose unemployment insurance has run out are no longer being counted in the job growth figures!

   Bottom line. The Middle class was nearly destroyed by 2008’s Great Recession. Unemployment rates from then till now still staggeringly high! But don’t worry, the analysts says, the economy is picking up and things will be back to normal soon!

For heaven’s sake, friends, DON”T BELIEVE THEM. THOSE JOBS ARE NOT COMING BACK!

   Do you know what has come back? Advertisements from banks and financial advisors asking you to LET THEM HANDLE YOUR MONEY because they know how to invest.

   REALLY!?? Remember Jim Cramer? That wall street wizard whose daily show advised people what stocks to invest in and which one to dump. Have we already forgotten HOW WRONG he was and how much money his ‘financial advice’ cost investors?

   But they know how it works. They know that even though they had to take a government bail-out of our money to keep from going under, their spin doctors have shown them that if they barrage you with ads that show them making their clients money again and again and again, you’ll overlook the FACT THAT THEY DON”T KNOW ANYMORE NOW THAN THEY DID THEN and you’ll foolishly turn your money over.

   The reason why we do this however is understandable. We don’t have the training and experience to understand the quirks of the stock market and it is true that the stock market does provide the best results regarding return on investment (ROI)  

   But you can LEARN. And you should because its your hard earned money and your future you’re preparing for.

   But the sad point is because of the 2008 recession very few of us have the money to invest. Most of us are working several part time jobs and are barely making ends meet.

   The time has come for us to REMEMBER WHAT WE HAVE FORGOTTEN.

125 years ago, most our ancestors lived on farms, raised their own crops and made a living without multinational corporations. The concept was simple enough. Grow corps, build something, or sell something for someone, then live off the money your work has produced. We survived for thousands of years using that simple system and the time has come for us to stop going to corporations with a ‘Please sir, can I have some more?’ attitude and set off on our own.

   You need to start your own business.

   Am I serious? Friends, I am damn serious!  Because I know for a fact, that for most of you, starting your own business is likely to be your only option. You only need look at the numbers to see what I’m saying is true. Corporations are outsourcing jobs to the equally talented, but considerably less expensive, Asian Indians, Chinese and southeast Asian countries like Vietnam and Thailand. So unless you have specialty training that cannot be outsourced, your position will go to the cheapest bidder.

   Just imagine how you will feel if that happens just as your children are starting college and you are starting your look your age. But you have decades of experience! Yes, but at middle age insurance costs increase, as does the likelihood that you will have a heart attack, contract cancer or be emotionally waylaid by divorce.

   “But what do I know about starting a business?” you ask. “I have no clue how to go about it.”

   Neither did I when I started out. Faced with little choice I just did it and you can too. As an example, I’d like you to view three short (under a minute) videos I had made for my company Ari Publishing.

http://youtu.be/Nszhu5VbP7Y

http://youtu.be/khsvCYQCm8M

Full version Advert with woman spokesperson http://youtu.be/OshCWa-JK4I

   Pretty good, right? The thing is I had each one made for less than it costs for a six-pack of beer!

   No kidding. Want to know how I did it and how you can find very valuable products and services that can help you start your business? Then click this link to go to my Ari Publishing business website and I’ll tell you the wheres, whos, and hows. 

http://bit.ly/12BKGcW