Economic Trouble….What Happened?

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Do we really know what anyone is thinking? And what’s the reasoning behind the decision? Is science really right? No, we don’t know, and if we did then it would be a really boring world and nobody would have to vote. Everyone would think the same, no opinions, and well…we wouldn’t have the economic problems, now would we?

In February, there was a poll that showed 13 percent of our people were concerned about health care and 52 percent worried about the economy. Now, with that number in mind…why was the health care such a big issue? That is something I would need explained to me.

Regardless of what I think or have to say; the unemployment rate has held at a steady 9.7 percent. The number may not seem that big of a deal, but it is since the beginning of the economic downturn we lost 8.4 million jobs. With the new incentive (nearly $1trillion- 2,000 page health care packages) we are looking at possible 250,000 jobs by the end of 2010. That is a good thing, in the matter of job offerings. Don’t forget that right now the Census Bureau is looking for nearly 10,000 employees or more in certain areas so get your resume and go apply for the job at the Department of Labor. Don’t say, “There are no jobs, and no one is hiring.” At that point you are only lying to yourself and not trying hard enough. It takes a longer time, now, to even get a job response than it did two years ago. During this time of crisis it’s a call for tougher measures, longer hours. Prepare yourself for the long haul people…it’s only the peak.

Check out http://www.employmentguide.com/ for jobs and the Department of Labor to see what they have to offer.

If you know any company that is looking for a large number of positions to fill, let me know. We can help others find a job! The more information that we can provide each other


-Khon Phaxai

Raleigh, NC Job Fair April 6

Raleigh, NC, April 6, 2010 – In an effort to step up its drive to assist workers 50+ struggling during this time of high unemployment around the country. AARP, Employmentguide.com and Wiserworker.com are sponsoring multiple career fairs specifically designed to help mature job seekers in 2010. AARP will sponsor 48 career fairs in 19 states which have high unemployment rates of 10 percent or more for older workers. Raleighs’ career fair is part of the national career fair series, taking place in cities across the country.


These job fairs will be open to jobseekers of ALL AGES!

Who: Workers age 50 and older seeking employment as well as jobseekers of all ages.

Sponsored by: AARP, EmploymentGuide.com and WiserWorker.com

Participating employers represent industries such as health care, customer service, hospitality, finance, sales, insurance, skilled trades, transportation, security and more.

What: Raleigh Career Fair in Partnership with AARP

When: Tuesday, April 6th, 2010
9:30am – 1:00pm

Where: Holiday Inn Brownstone
1707 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27605

Why: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2000, 13 percent of the U.S. workforce was 55 and older and, by 2010 that figure will likely increase to 17 percent. Nearly 7 out of 10 workers age 45-74 tell AARP that they plan to work in some capacity in retirement.

Recruiters/employers, and jobseekers if you are interested in attending or will not be able to make it to the event please email: khon.phaxai@employmentguide.com 
 

CSA 2010

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Do you drive a big truck? No, I don’t mean just those nice jacked up trucks, I mean the semi-trucks. You know the Big Rigs? If you do you should know about the CSA 2010, if not, you are about to be informed about the news affecting the trucking world.

The Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010, is a part of the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration). The purpose of the CSA 2010, and FMCSA is to reduce the crashes, injuries, and fatalities that result from the commercial motor vehicles. This includes the trucks and buses, not the residential trucks.

By the end of this year, 2010, the FMCSA will have a full blown world wide safety system in tack making the roads safer, making road trips more enjoyable, that will go into full effect July. Yes, over the years the number of accident has reduced due to the screening process and more available drivers. With this new system, CSA 2010, coming into play it could be that you see more women drivers on the road? There are also more women drivers now than there was ten years ago, currently there are 200,000 women that have deciding to make the trucking industry a part of their life, their career. Yes, it is quiet possible. With more limitations to the Operation Model, there will be roughly 175,000 truckers that will be affected by the system. There is a good possibility for that had been involved in crashed and wrecks could lose his/her job forever. We will see a change when we are driving down the road, there maybe less Big Rigs on the road.


Keep your eye for this new system taking place; you maybe be seeing some new road signs.


-Khon Phaxai

The Clocks-A-Ticking

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When you're in a position where you think you've got a lot of ego and you might perceive it as power-If you're in a position to make things happen-That allows you tremendous opportunities which other people don't have.-Alan Bond

Heard that before? I hadn’t, not till now. My point in that quote would be the ‘ego’ part that people seem to get into their brain and think they can out do and out take anything and everything. It’s not true. The body and the brain sometimes don’t agree with each other. Our mentality is very strong. It’s very important to take great care of our body. Stress is a major fact in heart disease, especially with how everyone is looking at the market. If you need to find a job check out www.employmentguide.com; we can help you find the road to success!

For many of us, money is tight and just barely making ends meet. Those that work the Late Night Shifts, have it worse than all others. Not to concentrate on the negative points of a third shift job, it does pay well and more than other shifts. However, is it worth it?

Those that work the LNS, you have to keep up with your body; make sure you are eating right-Fruits and vegetables-, exercising, and getting enough sleep. It’s hard, yes, I know but it is very possible. It doesn’t take long for your body to react to changes, so what you do will affect you for a lifetime. The clock ticks without missing a second; however, the heart sometime skips a beat. Don’t argue just yet. Yes, we have an internal clock the “circadian rhythm” which is the internal clock within our body that regulates our eating and sleeping habits. Regardless, it can be adjusted to one’s lifestyle. You can’t do it overnight, if you can-make sure you let me know-it’ll take a couple of weeks for the body to adjust and that could mean fatigue or no sleep at all. That is why for those that work the LNS tend to have poorer health and higher risk factors: high blood pressure, stress, low metabolism, fatigue, and heart disease.

So for your health it will be best to learn how to manage your time wisely-better than normal-and pick up on some stress relieving tips. One of the great tips…Exercise! Who would of thought? To help your heart, breathing, and keeping your metabolism from hitting rock bottom. Release the endorphins in your body-it makes you feel better.

I leave you with Thomas Richards: “There is so much in life I can’t control. But this is my life and I’ve decided to be happy. I can choose to be happy regardless of my other circumstances. It’s not "when I get a promotion, I’ll be happy....." or "when I can speak in front of a small group of people, I’ll be happy....." The focus should be on learning to be happy now. Tap into your inner peace and contentment in the way that works best for you.”



-Khon Phaxai

Mood Influence

I’ve noticed a trend for…I don’t know, about a year now; people are more stressed and pessimistic about everything. Okay, maybe not everything, but pretty close. Take a breather from all the activities and work that you are doing. We all need the money and to be supportive; however, the most important factor is yourself. Reality, we are not as super-human as we want to be. In our mind we can do whatever; touch the sky, reach the highest buildings, etc. but the body simply can not. Our body can withhold all the beating we put it thru and in many ways it can, therefore, I will leave the body topic for a different blog: Advantages and Disadvantages of LNS (Late Night Shifts).

I want to keep everybody on a positive note; all the negativity that is floating around can become very harmful. Don’t become a bad influence, become a role model. Isn’t that something you have always heard or even told your child/children? Do not think that children, grown or not, do not sense your mood swings because they do and they know it well. For those that have children, this a great quote to keep in mind: “To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world.”-Brandi Snyder

It is up to us to make the most of our life-think of all the things you had to do to get to where you are-all of your achievements! Don’t let it go to waste. Keep thinking positive.

A limit on what you will do; puts a limit on what you can do.


-Khon Phaxai