A quote from the recent YG Network focus group.
Jobs
USA Today: Many new jobs are part time and low-paying
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Even though the national unemployment rate is going down, many new jobs are part time and low-paying.
Aug 6
SRSLY? Is this really the best the Left has to offer?
Jul 31 by
Recently, the liberal Center For American Progress Action Fund’s blog, Think Progress, came out with a post titled “Fewer And Fewer Young Adults Can Find Full-Time Jobs.” Citing fresh Gallup data that indicate “only 43.6 percent of workers aged 18-29 had full-time jobs in June,” Think Progress acknowledged that Americans are having a hard time “in the sluggish economy.” To drive home their point, they even featured a picture of several well-dressed young people standing in front of the US capitol with “I NEED A JOB.” stamped on their briefcases.
Jul 31
Americans Say Graduates’ Jobs Status Key to College Choice
Jul 2 by
The ability to get a good job after graduation is the most important factor in choosing a college. - Gallup Poll
Jul 2
36% of Recent College Grads Find Only Mal-Work
Jun 26 by
More than one third of employed recent college grads are working in positions that don’t require a degree. ‘Mal-employment’ rates are over 36% for college grads under the age of 25.
Jun 26
57 percent of America disapproves of the president’s handling of the economy
Jun 18 by
On the economy, 57 percent of America disapproves of the president’s handling. Only 42 percent approve (lowest approval since November 2011).
Jun 18
John Murray: America’s Competitive Nature Is at Risk
Jun 12 by
The United States is losing its competitiveness in the world economy. Sadly, instead of leading the innovation charge in the twenty-first century, we are becoming victims of policies that restrict our entrepreneurial roots.
Jun 12
New YG Network Poll Infographic: Federal Debt
Jun 6 by
64% if Americans believe that the increase of federal debt in the last four years is hurting the private sector and costing jobs.
Jun 6
New YG Network Poll Infographic: College Tuition
May 29 by
87% if Americans agree that college tuition costs and the level of student debt are too high and need to be reduced.
May 29