The Fed has recently announced economy will turn around by the end of this year but very slowly. But for some this won't be fast enough. The current unemployment rate is 8.5% and as a result many people have lost their jobs. As we have learned this is called cyclical unemployment (unemployment due to a recession in the economy). With companies closing down and going bankrupt people are struggling to pay off their mortgages, taxes and other expenses. In this article they talk about a man name Dorie Clark who has been laid off factory worker. He has a six year old son to support from his ex-wife. The only problem is he is 65, and there aren't many opportunities for him. What do people l
ike Clark do in this situation? Clark decided to become an Officer. He enrolled in the University of Missouri law enforcement. According to the article he is the oldest person ever enrolled into the law enforcement program at Missouri. He knew it would be a challenge but also knew he had almost no other choice. Clark has had many jobs some in which include a teacher, truck driver, private investigator and security guard. "Age will be a factor but his experience and his ability to talk to people will help. A lot of times you can talk people out of things," said Instructor Ken Hawkins. The requirements he had to obtain for the program was adjusted by age, giving Clark a significant advantage. While most (ages 20-30) were running a two miles in 16 minutes, Clark only had to do it in 19 minutes giving him an advantage. He graduated in April and is on the prowl for a job in these rough times. Hopefully for Clark (and others in similar devastating situations) can find a job between now and when we see complete recovery in the economy.
ike Clark do in this situation? Clark decided to become an Officer. He enrolled in the University of Missouri law enforcement. According to the article he is the oldest person ever enrolled into the law enforcement program at Missouri. He knew it would be a challenge but also knew he had almost no other choice. Clark has had many jobs some in which include a teacher, truck driver, private investigator and security guard. "Age will be a factor but his experience and his ability to talk to people will help. A lot of times you can talk people out of things," said Instructor Ken Hawkins. The requirements he had to obtain for the program was adjusted by age, giving Clark a significant advantage. While most (ages 20-30) were running a two miles in 16 minutes, Clark only had to do it in 19 minutes giving him an advantage. He graduated in April and is on the prowl for a job in these rough times. Hopefully for Clark (and others in similar devastating situations) can find a job between now and when we see complete recovery in the economy.
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