My Recession Experience: Going On Unemployment
I just lost my job, and my boss suggested I go on unemployment. I assumed that it would take tons of time and effort in order to file my claim and get started, in reality, it was easy, probably too easy. Just follow these step-by-step instructions: 1. Lose job 2. Call PA department of Labor 3. Be on hold for about 25 minutes 4. Talk to a (very pleasant) person about your situation for about 15 minutes 5. Wait for your debit card to arrive a few business days later with gov’t... Read More
Things That I Found At Work: Block Party In Rittenhouse Square!
Block Party In Rittenhouse! I was going to clock out and take a (mandatory fifteen-minute break) from everyone’s favorite library circulation desk when I found this tacked up to the corkboard behind the digital punch in clock thingie. Thought briefly about going and then thought, “oh wait, I should sort of be at work ’round then”. Thought again and got annoyed that the link at the bottom was so dang long. But here it is. Seems sorta fucked up: The university... Read More
Philly Sees Growth In Green Jobs
Despite the recent economic downturn that has many of us shaking in our boots, Philadelphia has been creating some green jobs, particularly when it comes to Gamesa, a Spanish company that has opened shop in one of the old US steel plants just outside of the city. Employing about 300, and hoping to expand, Gamesa uses the site to manufacture the giant steel turbines used in energy generating windmills. Isn’t that swell? Even if you can’t get a job building Quixote’s... Read More
Damn Recession, F-ing Xmas for Everyone
Toys donation has decreased by 40% this year compared to last year’s. At the Camden Rescue Mission, Rev. Al Stewart has only 4,500 toys to give away to the poor kids in the community and surrounding areas, but the organization is expecting about 7,000 kids to show up. It’s not only Philly that is being affected by the country’s recession, it’s everywhere in the U.S. So, if you have a few spare dollars this holiday season. Please pick up some toys, even... Read More
