Unemployment Projection for February

I have recently read projections that 700,000 will be laid off in February. That is a huge number! 700,000 more will be looking for jobs in an economy that continues to shrink which means fewer jobs available.

Think about it. 598,000 laid off in January. 700,000 will be laid off in February. That's almost 1.3 million unemployed in two months. That 1.3 million people represents the population of the states of New Hampshire, Hawaii or Maine being completely unemployed. Or, 1.3 million people represents the combined populations of the states of Alaska and North Dakota.

So, what are you going to do? Thousands of people are applying for the same job you are. But remember, and have courage, the job you get will likely come from friends or friends of friends. Let your friends and family know you are looking for a job. Why? They know you the best. They know your work ethic. They know what you can do and can see you in jobs you might not even see yourself doing.

Don't be afraid. Have courage and hope. Know you will find your new life. Let people know you are looking and enlist them in your search.