So Much for Secure Government Jobs

Marcus Varner — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:30:34 +0000

For years, so-called job search advice gurus have pointed to government jobs as sanctuaries of stability and security. After all, they said, the government rarely shrinks and always grows. They are less picky about performance, and you are guaranteed pay raises just for sticking around. Well, as events are proving in California and other bankrupt states nationwide, the security of government jobs is not as sure as it used to be.

The California state government will begin laying off 20,000 government workers starting today in an effort to respond to falling tax revenues and a $42-billion budget deficit. Layoffs will include workers in health and human services, corrections, and other agencies that receive money from the state's general fund. So, you thought government service was bad now? Wait until they take 20,000 more workers off the job. People will be camping overnight just to make sure they get their registration renewed. That is, until they realize that car registrations have gone up to $250.

This same trend is continuing in other states that have watched their breadwinner businesses fail while taking on additional debt to fund state projects. In fact, the majority of the states in the union are bankrupt, facing a crisis similar to California's.

So, it's time to face the facts: government jobs are not secure. Government jobs, in the end, are paid for with taxpayer money. When a recession hits, taxpayer money goes down. The result: government jobs are just as vulnerable as other jobs. It just takes a little while longer.

The lesson: its time for us to rethink all of our preconceived notions about jobs and spending and security. One thing is for sure: this recession will change the rules for everyone involved and those who survive with their shirts will be those who learn to rely on their own merits.

Worker’s Compensation Deception

adam — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:59:20 +0000

It is easy to day dream about how nice it would be to get worker’s compensation when you really aren’t injured. You could watch all the movies you have ever missed, spend time with your family, and enjoy the “good life.” However, this isn’t the case at all, and there are some things you should know if you are considering making a false worker’s compensation claim. First, you are essentially stealing from all of your co-workers and everyone who contributes to worker’s comp. Second, it is a crime to do this, so don’t even consider it. You will be caught, and then you won’t be anywhere near the “good life.”

Fraud is so rampant in the news these days. It seems like when the economy goes bad, people are more easily deceived, and there are a lot more people willing to take advantage of misguided hope. Even some celebrities are losing their cool, like the former figure skating world champ who was recently arrested for being in the middle of a drug scheme. It is sad that when times get tough, we often turn to deception to get by.

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So Much for Secure Government Jobs

Worker’s Compensation Deception