If You Can’t Find a Job — You Don’t Want One

2 responses to “If You Can’t Find a Job — You Don’t Want One”

1. Henry | October 12, 2010 at 12:46 pm | Reply

   We need a new strategy to more accurately measure the actual unemployment rate. In my world it would require asking everyone three questions.

   Question One: What is your current weekly earnings? (If you are not employed, it would be zero.)
   Question Two: How many hours per week are you available for additional employment?
   Question Three: What is the minimum amount that you would accept per week to work those additional hours?

2. pino | October 12, 2010 at 8:52 pm | Reply

   We need a new strategy to more accurately measure the actual unemployment rate.

   Hi Henry,

   I think you’re right. However, I would add that if there is a job out there, and you don’t take it because of money, you should no longer be considered unemployed.