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IT'S OFFICIAL: The Recession Has Created A New Lost Generation
09-22-2011, 07:32 PM
I've known tons of friends who couldn't get a job during 2008, 2009, and 2010. This article is nothing new to me.
Obama = joke, USA economy = government run shit hole
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09-22-2011, 07:42 PM
yeah my romance languages major, is useless since i coulda studied all that shit on my own, but it makes for a good laugh at job interviews and piques interest of the bishes.
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09-22-2011, 09:43 PM
I think the scope of this problem is larger than people realize, as its a general issue with how american society is functioning.
as for my opinion, those of us who acknowledge this bullshit have already taken proactive work-arounds. I dropped out of college for instance. those who are hit the hardest by it are the ones who think they can't do shit about it
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09-23-2011, 03:05 AM
I think our generation should become migrant workers. When you think of the term migrant worker you generally think of a Cantonese guy coming to LA to become a delivery boy. In this case, I'm talking about a 27 year old American guy who can't get a white collar job in California, becomes an English teacher in Malaysia for 6 months, then transitions into a role as a digital media strategist for a regional ad firm.
There is so much pain and frustration out there that I want to resolve. I just returned from a trip from Kuala Lumpur, during which I met with the president of my alumni club for the country. He bemoaned the lack of talent and told me that "any idiot from a western country who speaks decent English, wears a suit, and has a bachelors in any subject could come to Malaysia and become a marketing and communications manager for a boutique 4-5 star hotel. We'd even provide him with room and board in the hotel, so his salary would just be cash in his pocket."
I objected that there were millions of employable people in the region, but then he started discussing all of the reasons why Asians are generally an incompetent workforce.
The opportunities are out there for those who are willing to take the plunge.
I was already optimistic about the prospects for Gen Y people to go abroad and make it happen, but talking with high level managers in recent weeks has made it clear to me that the opportunities abroad are even better than I thought.
Some new issues I'm realizing as I'm consulting people:
-The demographic I've been focusing on, Gen Y, is only a fraction of the various demographics that need help....people in their forties have been contacting me for consultations
-I need to create a system that works outside of China specifically, as that country is definitely not for everyone
-I need to help people design a better system of setting up financial security for themselves in transition - I may add a module in which people become English teachers for 3-6 months while becoming accustomed to their surroundings, network, and get themselves into better positions
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09-23-2011, 09:28 AM
Quote: (09-22-2011 02:44 PM)Roosh Wrote:
Unless my brother plans to study something like engineering or medicine, I'm going to urge him not to go.
Ouch. Of course I totally agree with not wasting time and money on 4+ years of college. But at a young age he might need a little experimentation. Your school was cheap, and community college is even cheaper, especially if he lives at home.
Maybe he can try some temporary jobs or travel. Don't shut the door to college entirely. Your school has summer programs for high school students. Send him to me for more info.
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09-23-2011, 09:58 AM
I would say if one plans on entering one of the above majors I posted AND is not seeking the investment banking/management consulting career, then doing the "2+2" path to a college degree is a very financially smart thing to do.
2+2 path = knock out the first 2 years at your local community college (preferable one that has agreements with 4-year schools) then finish up at your "state flagship" school.
State Flagship = University of <Your Home State> or <Your Home State> University.
Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science grads do not need "Top 10" schools to get hired as much as Business majors, so one can graduate with a Computer Science degree from University of Connecticut and still get hired.
No need paying all that money to take English 101, History 101, Sociology 101 at some big-name school.
Note: Ignore what I said if you plan on doing investment banking or management consulting
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09-23-2011, 12:17 PM
@Gmanifesto: would you coach me if i payed you same amount that people pay in Unibersities in England?
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09-23-2011, 12:27 PM
Im about to graduate college this semester. I have a very promising internship and may get a 2nd internship before I graduate which will lead to very promising job prospects. I absolutely refuse to go for my masters which I see as only a delay to starting my business which I will do in 1-2 years. While this option is too late for me, I LOVE the idea of going to school when your 21-22 yrs old. Especially if you have weaker game.
As for what to do before then, if you can learn how to be a car mechanic that would be a great buffer. Start learning when your in high school or 18 yrs old and work dirt cheap under an established mechanic while living at home. After learning the ropes in a year or 2 branch out on your own. You can work out of your house and its a cash business (no taxes!) Youll have a trade thats good all over the world, youll learn basic business, you get extremely flexible hours, and there is ALWAYS a demand. Charge $25/hr for labor and if your good at what you do youll cut labor time in half. Plus youll know how to get parts needed dirt cheap. My mechanic works out of his home, hes literally 1/3 if not 1/4 the price of going to a shop. And I never get screwed over, Ive been screwed over multiple times at a shop really bad.
By the time your 21/22 youll have an idea of what you really want, be realistically business minded and have game to mack on chicks. Plus youll be exposed to the real world and the reality of older unattractive women enough to realize that College is a pussy haven.
Not to mention the best part: Every year more and more women are going to college, in a few years most colleges in the nation will be 60-70% female with the minority being male. Pick a college thats 80% female and youll go from beta to alpha in a year.
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09-23-2011, 12:33 PM
Quote: (09-22-2011 03:04 PM)UrbanNerd Wrote:
Unfortunately, the economy has it so that the ONLY college majors with a good ROI (return on investment) are:
1) Computer Science (hardware or software engineering emphasis)
2) Computer Engineering (emphasis in hardware or software engineering, networks, cryptology or information assurance)
3) Mathematics (applied or computer science emphasis)
4) Petroleum Engineering
5) Chemical Engineering (Petroleum emphasis)
6) Accounting (may need to attend a big or high-ranked school)
7) Finance (may need to attend a big or high-ranked school)
8) Nursing
9) Medicine
Any other college major and right now.....it's a crap shoot.
How can you predict what the market will be in 4 years?
Some friends of mine took civil engineering 5 years ago. Back then it was ranked like one of the mos emplyoable degrees. Now, they are having a hard time landing a good job.
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09-23-2011, 01:16 PM
This is why I got out of the business major and went into pharmacy. I still want to do some kind of entrepreneurial stuff on the side though.
If any of you guys who are in your early 20s want to make 12 to 17 bucks an hour working a job that is not that difficult, get like me and sign up for a pharmacy tech certification course. After you get your license, try to be state certified, this will allow you to make even more money. I'm expecting 15 dollars an hour with state certification. (which isn't too bad at 20)
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09-23-2011, 02:51 PM
Despite the realities of the job market and economy as a whole, women will still expect you to be ballin'.
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09-23-2011, 02:55 PM
Yeah, I think about this a lot, actually. I'm 28 with a worthless college degree and a shit-ton of debt.
Right now I can't imagine getting myself into a situation where I make a comfortable income and have enough to support a family. The female prospects out there are God-awful too, which makes finding a supportive partner almost a pipe-dream. With so many people with broken families out there, it's surprising that so many can actually go home to their selfish Me-Generation parents. I know I can't.
I often wonder where I'm going to be in 10 years. Unemployed, drunk, video game addict with no skills and a fat, naggy wife? Seems to be the trend. Yeah, I'm seeing little hope for my generation at this point.
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09-23-2011, 05:02 PM
I remember hearing Gerald Celente talk about the economy. He said a lot of people are going to suffer and / or die but it would be a weeding out process.
The people who make it through this tough period will be the beginning of another renaissance period for humanity.
I thought that was pretty brilliant.
you either get swallowed up in hopelessness and live a miserable life...or you fight to become part of a new renaissance.
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09-23-2011, 05:39 PM
Quote: (09-23-2011 02:55 PM)CupCake Wrote:
Yeah, I think about this a lot, actually. I'm 28 with a worthless college degree and a shit-ton of debt.
Right now I can't imagine getting myself into a situation where I make a comfortable income and have enough to support a family. The female prospects out there are God-awful too, which makes finding a supportive partner almost a pipe-dream. With so many people with broken families out there, it's surprising that so many can actually go home to their selfish Me-Generation parents. I know I can't.
I often wonder where I'm going to be in 10 years. Unemployed, drunk, video game addict with no skills and a fat, naggy wife? Seems to be the trend. Yeah, I'm seeing little hope for my generation at this point.
sounds like you need to go Roosh and get out of the country for a little while.