Survey: Hiring, spending pickup seen in next 6 mos...

[Peacetrain]

I know locally, hiring at stores like Target and K Mart is being advertised. Last year there was no additional seasonal hiring in those stores..

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091026/ap_on_bi_ge/us_nabe_survey

AP

By BETSY VERECKEY, AP Business Writer Betsy Vereckey, Ap Business Writer – 2 hrs 47 mins ago

CHICAGO – Results from a new economic survey may ease concerns about rising unemployment and its effect on consumer spending, as forecasters say more employers appear willing to hire in the coming months.

The latest quarterly survey from the National Association for Business Economics, set for release on Monday, shows that unemployment is moderating. It also signals an improved hiring outlook over the next six months, which may help alleviate worries that the nation's unemployment rate will continue to jump and constrict consumer spending, the main driver of the U.S. economy.

The jobless rate currently stands at 9.8 percent and is estimated to rise above 10 percent this year or early next year. But William Strauss, a senior economist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said that companies appear more willing to hire employees.

"Job losses have been moderating with an improved outlook for hiring over the next six months," Strauss said.

[vaberella]

1. I'm hoping this will be the case. I'm hoping the unemployment rate will go down. n/t

[Peacetrain]

3. Me too.. I know the lagging indicators are usually employment

But those lagging indicators are living breathing human beings in need of help..

[Pirate Smile]

2. I've seen a lot of help wanted signs. I've also got some condos and a drugstore being built in my

neighborhood, along with a bunch of road construction. I've thought things seem to be picking up quite a bit for the past month or so. My work, which had been practically dead since last fall, has picked up too.

[Peacetrain]

4. This was great to see the local stores hiring again

Hopefully it will be just he beginning.. Lots of activity that is for sure.. and the signs are up showing the recovery act in process.. and those are good paying jobs!!

[Raine1967]

5. After 8 months my husband was hired!

it is going to require that we relocated to the DC area from Atlanta -- but he was hired!!!

[Pirate Smile]

6. Awesome! Congratulations.

:toast:

[Peacetrain]

7. WOO HOOO

That is great news...

[Kind of Blue]

9. That's Great news!

Congratulations! I'm hope you find a lot of happiness there. I miss DC during the fall and the cherry blossoms in the spring.

[Peacetrain]

8. Self serving link to good news in green jobs arena

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x6858838


These should be really good paying jobs

[Cha]

13. Au Contraire..Serving the

Planet:bounce: Thank you, Peacetrain~

[Garam_Masala]

10. even if those are all minimum wage jobs?

Minimum wage must be tied to inflation.
Inflation is about to go parabolic.

[Peacetrain]

11. You are not getting it... Last year, there were ZERO jobs during the holidays

predicting the massive fallout that almost swamped us.. yes these are sales jobs, but it also means that the economy is starting to get steam back into it, and job creation beyond that.

Edit to add, you are quite tasty in my chickpeas and potatoes... ;)

[Garam_Masala]

12. I am happy to see YOU get it

how tasty I am in your vindaloo :pals:

[Peacetrain]

15. Marvelous but I have a great secret

Cream Cheese in stead of yogurt in the sauce... seriously.. oh my GOD.. rich rich rich.. :pals:

[Aramchek]

14. Obamanomics at work...

[TomCADem]

16. K & R