Luv Coach Q&A: Unemployment Woes!

1. The Senate had a Hearing on March 5, 2007, recognizing Black males and unemployment was intentional. Where is 'Unemployment to Employment' for Blackmen? When you get a chance, ask Sen. Obama about that.

Women got "Welfare to Work," but maybe it's true, that was all to whorify them? Look how many "brave" white males approach, compliment, and hug our females, there. Heck, they even date and propose to them. Not to mention, take one-on-one business trips with them, to exotic resorts.

Don't give-up or feel that bad, Blackmen. [Dis]integration sold us out! It put our financial livelihood right in "their" hands. Females, too.

Envizibal Mann at 8:38AM on Oct 1st 2008

2. well my story is a little like the others i've worked at this car dealership for 5yrs and 9 months and just yesterday i was laid off and i was'nt the last hired i feel that that was treated unfairly because i'm a black woman and the last hired was a white boy he's only been there 1 yesr i've been there 5 i think that should have been taken into consideration but it was'nt and i do a good job for them but they still choose to let me go instead of him.l guess i'm a little bitter but l feel that l reason to be.thanks for listening i just wanted vent a little frustration and resentment

gloria at 8:47AM on Oct 1st 2008

3. I was let go on my job in July 2008 as a mortgage underwriter; due to the market I have not been able to find a job in this profession. Two years ago my boyfriend stole my life savings out of my acct. I tried falling back on my degree which is in social work, but because of no experience, I'm not getting any call backs. I have no family in my state that I can depend on, and no husband or boyfriend to help me. What can I do ?

Angela White at 9:19AM on Oct 1st 2008

4. Angela, stay active and hopeful.Do you know how many times I have been told I have no experience? Control your mind. A lot of times we believe in defeat and begin to think there are no options. You should look for positions in both fields that you are qaulified for. This is what you should do: 1. prepare a resume for both of your fields. For the social work degree, utilize college programs and/or community efforts that you took part in. If you are not involved in any, its okay to put a section on your resume detailing ideas for community programs. This shows that you have been thinking about making a change. And you can all ways volunteer in the community just by reading to a child or checking in on an elderly person; 2. Register with every job agency and site you can find: Olsten, Kelly Services, Manpower, Spherion etc and put your resume on hotjobs.com, monster.com etc and all ways check you newspaper. I can't remember where I read it or if I came up with it myself. In order to find a job; finding a job has to become your job; 3. I should have put this first. Pray. Pray for strength and guidance. Read the Bible girl and realize that a boyfriend is just that, a boy-friend. Also, a husband not rooted in God won't be much help either. Get yourself together girl and be Wise. A boyfriend stole your savings once be Wise not to let this happen again. Focus on getting your spirit together and controling your mind so that you can become stable in ALL aspects of your life. Jesus is love. Be safe.

The Speaker at 9:54AM on Oct 1st 2008

5. I am unemployed i have work sesonal for a company for four years. i travel with the company, and if needed someplace else i'm alway's avaiable to go. this year here was very different for me after working upstate new york for 6 weeks straight six days per week. i was laid off as soon as we returned home other people was hired after me and they do my job. I was the receptionist/Etc. But i won't give up and nobody should.

DIANA at 10:59AM on Oct 1st 2008

6. Let me say something about the man that don't care if he works or not. That means he doesn't care anything for you because he feels that he is well taken cared of. You stop paying his part fo the bills an only pay your part. Then you will see how long before he gets up and start looking for work. Don't give him any money to support his needs and you will see that he will get tired of being broke. Another thing he could be telling you that he rather be single again and don't want to be in a relationship,because it's too much for him right now. Just as long as you provide he is going to take as long as he could to find himself a job.

marjhn at 1:57PM on Oct 1st 2008

7. After reading these articles from people & having experienced similar situations on jobs, I blame people's not only racist, but intolerant attitudes on jobs as the reason for rising unemployment. This is coming from a white woman, because I've often been around white managers who work to find loopholes, so they can get away with firing somebody for no apparent reason. They not only fire people, because of their race, but simply, because they don't blend in with their cliche of an organization. I recall a manager who always got on my case about acting apart rather than focusing on how i do my job. She had so much personal conflict with me, that it bothered her to work with me. The woman did whatever she could to get me out of her workplace. If that wasn't enough, if I simple transferred, she would pry into my business to see what damage she could do to where I went, while being on the outside. Yes, I did get fired over something totally stupid. I've also worked at countless other places where they had an issue with a Disability I had & regardless if I could perform the job, it distracted them to work with me. This hasn't only happened to me, but many others I know, black, white, whoever. I've known people who have lost their jobs, because the manager & co-workers didn't like them or had personal issues with them. Republicans claim to give these tax cuts to corporate businesses, so they can create more jobs. Well, those tax cuts aren't working, because if these corporations get all of this extra money back, where is it going? More people should be getting fired, instead of laid off.
Most states have this "At Will," employer meaning they can fire somebody, because of some personal grudge. Companies focus more on the way people are rather than being about business. We've seen a good example of that in the Washington D.C., during the 90's when Clinton was going thru that Monica Lewinsky thing. Republicans wanna raise hell about his personal affairs, when Clinton kept this country in order. Clinton was doing his job & that's what's important. This is what's been happening for the last 8 yrs., & in the past here & there. It didn't happen as much with Clinton in office, because if someone lost a job, it was easy to go back & find another one. Jobs were dime-a-dozen.
Look at what some people's intolerant attitudes & behaviors have done to the economy & this country. Certain people wish to be more occupied with a person's skin color or personality than Job performance & that's what's got us into the state we're in.

Princess Iris at 3:24PM on Oct 1st 2008

8. I'VE BEEN UNEMPLOYED FOR 2YRS & THE MORE I BEAT THE BUSHES,& POUND THE PAVEMENT THE MORE FRUSTRATING LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT IN AMERICA HAS BECOME. THE JOB MARKET IN OHIO & ACROSS AMERICA SEEMS TO HAVE TOTALLY DRIED UP, I KEEP TELLING MYSELF TO " NEVER GIVE UP " BUT THIS FALLOUT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT, WALL ST.,& THE BANKS IS MAKING THE JOB SEARCH EVEN MORE HOPELESS BECAUSE YOU'LL NEVER KNOW WHEN A COMPANY IS GOING TO CLOSE IT'S DOORS DUE TO PLUMMETING STOCKS, OR A BANK FORCLOSING. IF THERE ARE JOBS OUT THERE SOMEONE PLEASE LET THEM PICK UP MY RESUME & GIVE ME A CALL BECAUSE BEING UNEMPLOYED IS NOT THE BUSINESS.

FACEMONKEY429 at 4:22PM on Oct 1st 2008

9. Angela,
Can you press charges against him for stealing your money? Or does he have access to the funds? It's so hard to find a job in the mortgage industry.
Keep the faith.

Bo at 4:44PM on Oct 1st 2008

10. All you have to do is trust in the lord because if you put everythang in his hands you will be taken care up always.I know because i have been in that situation i was let go but i prayed and trusted in him and the next day i went job searching and got hired on the spot.

mr.session at 5:31PM on Oct 1st 2008

11. Angela (#3). The person who responded to your situation said it best-- good job "The speaker" (#4), I've couldn't have said it better!!!!!! I too will take that advise, I'm someone going thru a job thing myself. Hang in there and keep praying...

Dee at 8:06PM on Oct 1st 2008

12. Angela, I moved to the South and I have been having a hard time finding a job in Social Services with a pending MS in Counseling under my belt. Have you tried for Social Work positions within the schools? Some schools are willingly to hire Social Workers with no experience-look into that!

Nunya at 9:06PM on Oct 1st 2008

13. It never cease to amaze me that women continue to be overlooked when it comes to unemployment and depression. Men are 50% more likely to commit suicide however women are more likely to attempt it at least 3x after the initial failure. This article should support the sexes not just the male side.

Nunya at 9:08PM on Oct 1st 2008

14. I'm 19 years old and have been employed for a little over a month and busting my a** to find a job. My recent employer discharged me for something dumb and clearly was trying to get rid of me. All I have to say is be strong, pray, have faith and dont give up; especially for the ones who have family to take care of.

kim at 3:01AM on Oct 2nd 2008

15. Yanno, im here reading some of these comments smh, some of you have been unemployed for years?? my question is, how do you support yourself?, obviously sombody is helping you if youre on the computer venting about it and not homeless, there is no reason sombody should be unemployed for that long, somtimes when we loose a good job we have to swallow our pride and maybe take a job that very well may be beneath us, but its better than sitting on youre butt not doing anything!!

BacardiDrk at 6:48PM on Oct 2nd 2008