IrishEyes's Journal

Dear Employers,

I understand that times are tough for everyone. You may be wondering why you are having trouble filling a position when there are so many unemployed people out there. I just want you to consider a few things.

It is in your best interest to offer a decent wage. People need to be paid a living wage. Please stop trying to offer executive assistant jobs for $10 an hour. Are you aware that this is New york City? It is even more insulting when you say that you require a college degree and five years experience with no health insurance and no vacation for $10 an hour. I know that you may think that the unemployed should take whatever you offer them. I'm sure it is tempting to think that it is better than nothing so I should just take the job and be happy about it. I shouldn't be greedy. The thing is that I'm not greedy. I have bills like rent, student loans and food that have to be paid. I have mouths to feed and there is only so much coupon clipping that can be done. I can't work for less money then it costs to live. If I don't get paid enough to live then I have to take another job. I've done that before for many years. That is how I paid for college. Unfortunately, many people can not work 40 hours and then another 20 - 30 a week at a part time job every week. Yes, I did that when I was younger because I wanted to save for things but now I have these little people in my home that might want to see me now and again. I'm pretty sure that you want your employees to get enough sleep so that they can do their jobs efficiently. I can't do my job as effectively if I'm always tired from working three jobs and always scared that if I get sick, the bills will overwhelm me because I have no insurance. I won't be applying for your low wage job. Neither will many other qualified, experienced, educated people. Even if you do get someone who is desperate for a job, I guarantee you they will leave as soon as the economy improves or they find a decent job.

Sincerely,

Unemployed Lady