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November 12, 2008- According to Forbes Magazine, the unemployment rate has reached six point five percent. Many American businesses have been forced into a hiring freeze or layoffs. Employees in ailing industries are facing cuts in pay or benefits. Many of the people feeling the crunch of a bad economy are worried, and may face the reality of having to find a new job. As the economy shrinks, so do the options for a more stable career. So, what type of job is still out there?
Rose Burless, employee at Elmer Richards and Sons farm in Skaneateles, has been in the dairy business for twenty eight years and is convinced there is still a future in the American dairy industry. “I’m assuming all those people out there don’t want to do this type of work. This is a lot of work.” She adds, “I’ve been stepped on, I’ve been kicked, I’ve been attacked twice by heifers, luckily nothing serious.” But, if you like working with animals and finding a reliable job is your priority, Rose claims, “Dairy is a big place people should be looking.”
While the demand for milk keeps Rose and other dairy workers employed, they still face some tough economic challenges. She does not have health care coverage and she is not immune to a falling stock market. “The only thing the economy has impacted,” she explained, “is my retirement, just like everybody else. Every three months, it’s like, I’m taking a big hit.”
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1 comment:
I love this lady and her cows! Funny Out takes. I was amazed this person has a retirement fund. Too bad Wall Street does not even know people like this exist!
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