In Jackson, I know of several people who have lost their jobs recently this year due to the economic crisis and the automotive industry. My fiancé's shop laid off a total of 65 workers this year. His shop had 150 employees at the beginning of the year. Luckily, my fiance was safe from the layoffs, however his father was not safe. He is now calling MARVIN every other week to get his unemployment.
Spartan Electronics in Jackson was the head-quarters for the company. They make circuit boards for medical equipment. My cousin was a employee of the company and they announced that they would be shutting the doors because they were not bringing in any profit.
I worked for Jackson Community College for 2.5 years as a Student Consultant, once I graduated from JCC, I was offered a Staff Member Position. It was a temporary part-time position, and I was under the impression that I could become a permanent part-time employee. My contact was renewed for an extra three months and once that contract came up they could no longer keep me on staff. I was forced to leave and I am now calling MARVIN every other week.
So with this, can one really be surprised at the unemployment rates? I think most people in the state, and across the nation is feeling these hard times as the unemployment rate raises and as the prices for good are raising as well. I know I am hoping for extensions for unemployment to get me through school so I can focus just on school and look for a job after graduation. And I know that my fiancé's father is just going to ride this out until he can start collecting his retirement fund. And my cousin is eligible for free schooling because her job went overseas. But we all are holding on and hoping for the best.
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