Is Higher Unemployment the Real Norm?
Economists debate – endlessly, it would appear – the notion of unemployment and what rate is to be considered “normal.” While most sane observers would suggest that “normal” is a word best left to discussions of other things (outside the context of the current U.S. and world economies), the conversation is still worth having. During [...]
In the Midst of Chaos, Real Estate Careers Re-emerge
It may seem like an unusual time to write about the potential burgeoning job market in real estate. If current sales are any indication, the market has quite some time to go before rising to a “comfortable” level for both homeowners and real estate professionals. That said, there is little denying that the U.S. economy [...]
Radiology Jobs Holding Steady
In the midst of a terrible slump in the overall economy and the employment market (unemployed was at 9.8% nationally in September, 2009), there are “pockets” that have not seen such depressing dropoffs. One notable area of employment that has held steady is radiology, where rad techs, x-ray technicians, MRI technicians, radiation therapists and others [...]