Darn economy!

[traco]

Sorry to hear about job losses on the forum here. Logging industry sucks, well more like a dinosaur, pretty much extinct for us.

[Powertec]

Originally Posted by Electric eel

If people would just stop watching the news there would be no economic meltdown! Its all caused by media hype.

Really?
I have to disagree with you along with i am sure everyone else that has lost there job in the last couple months.This is far from media hype.

[Lydia]

Originally Posted by Powertec

Really?
I have to disagree with you along with i am sure everyone else that has lost there job in the last couple months.This is far from media hype.

I think the media is contributing, though. People hear times are bad, so they don't buy things in the store or go out for dinner. Stores and restaurants lose money, so lay off staff... I've read a few 'survey' stories now where people are asked if they plan to stop spending. When the majority say they will, I can't help but feel that will make others think twice about spending money, too....

[midgetwaiter]

Originally Posted by Electric eel

If people would just stop watching the news there would be no economic meltdown! Its all caused by media hype.

IMO it's how shallow the media reporting is on the situation that gives people that impression. The problems that brought this mess on are 3 1/2 years old but most people couldn't understand what the impact of it would be. The smart money went to hedge funds and the rest of us sat there wondering why commodity prices were rising so fast. We should all remember that little warning sign for next time.

I think if the media really did a good job of getting the story out there into the minds of the average person there the guys that came up with these mortgage back derivatives would be up against a wall asking for a last cigarette. Provided the bond raters were next to them I'd support the idea.

[EmilyB]

Originally Posted by fkshiu

Funny, that's what our local politicians are saying about Vancouver as well

LOL, as long as it keeps translating to my husbands industry and mine...I am thankful..

[awa1979]

I was laid off in December, waiting for EI right now. I have had 2 interviews in the past month, no offers yet.

[bignose]

I'm going to school in a month so I doubt anyone will hire me for a month.