Irony is over-used and a mis-used word, but I can't think of a better word than to describe this.
About one hour ago someone sent a comment about the story that I posted about all the corporations hoarding cash and "trickle down" was not working. He said that companies were no longer hiring because their customers had no cash. I replied that they were short workers in the Bakken.
A few minutes ago, I opened this article which was sent to me probably about the same time, but I just got to it now. It confirms that companies in North Dakota are looking for every experienced, every skilled person they can find.
I have posted often that unemployment rate in North Dakota is lowest in the nation, and it should remain that way for quite some time.
I don't like to be negative. That being said the unemployment rate in ND should be zero. The national rate 5% or so. As long as the government takes care of people they won't work. Loose a $100,000 a year job and refuse to take anything less. Regroup people and go to work!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you 100%. There are always exceptions, of course, but I am amazed at the stories I hear of illegal aliens (and legal aliens, for that matter, for whom English is not their native language) finding work in urban areas -- I'm not talking about back-breaking farm labor -- but everyday jobs in urban settings.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your support.
this is rhe same picture I experienced in 1980 had to move to wyo. for work,,,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your support. I know it's not always easy but success stories are seldom easy. I still get a kick out of Harold Hamm moving from Oklahoma to North Dakota to drill for oil, hitting 17 dry holes before he was finally successful.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your support, and hope you are doing well. It's funny: "had to move to Wyoming" --- and some people would consider Wyoming "God's country. I'm happy you got to see Wyoming, regardless of whether you stayed or not.
Some of my happiest memories are in Rock Springs.
"It confirms that companies in North Dakota are looking for every experienced, every skilled person they can find."
ReplyDeleteNothing is more further from the truth than the statement made above. I was born, raised and educated in ND and I will be the first to tell you as long as you have a college education you stand little to no chance of being employed. The basic fact is the major companies will not hire people educated in this State period no matter how much experience you have.
The individual who posted the note above saying that he was unable to find work provided me more background. He worked in the oil fields until 1983 when that mini-boom ended. Since then he went back to school and got additional degrees. He is now 55 years old and unable to find work despite a good work history. This was my response:
ReplyDeleteI should not have so quick to judge. I apologize. I will update my comment. I have had conversations with others that suggest those in the 50 - 60 year age range (+/- 5 years) will have difficulty getting back into the job market. Education may have something to do with it (over-qualified). OSHA standards, and medical concerns are probably an issue also, since oil field work is extremely physical and inherently dangerous.
I hope you are able to find something.