Takeaway #1
Losing her car and facing eviction, Amber Easton spiraled into depression after going from making $80,000 a year to scrambling for work. Getting few leads, she has applied to 70 different companies.Takeaway #2
Easton, after attending job fairs, says it was an eye-opener to see the caliber of people that were there, all educated with vast skill sets.Takeaway #3
In 2008, nearly 2.6 million jobs have been lost. This is the highest total, yearly, since 1945 and the end of World War II.
Takeaway #4
More than 80,000 jobs cuts have been announced this week alone by major corporations. These 80,000 cuts bring this year's total to over 200,000.Takeaway #5
Dr. Rosalind Dorlen, a clinical psychologist, stated that if people lose their jobs, they should contact their creditors advising them of the loss.
