Pilant’s Business Ethics CBS NewsThe Middle Class is shedding population. People leave for many reasons. But in the last few years, off shoring, foolish trade agreements, corporate financial speculation and a government little concerned with the plight of average wage earners, has parsed the Middle Class without obstacle.
I agree with the blog post below.
James Pilant
This may be me soon. Right now, I have $1,300 in my savings and about $240 due to come in from my part time job.
My rent will be $840, due August 1st, plus water & electric ($80) due in August.
Basically, I have one more month to find a full time job and keep from being homeless.
I’ve been mostly unemployed since Dec. 2008. I say mostly, because I do work part time ($7.55/hr. 15 hours/week) and I’ve had a few “temp” gigs. Unemployment ran out Nov. 2010. I was ineligible for food stamps and welfare (because I work part time natch) and try to go to school one night a week.
I’m very sorry. I wish you well and hope things improve. James Pilant
