When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Jobs

South Carolina’s jobless rate rose to 6.5 percent in May, the highest mark since January 2006. Those who monitor employment trends attributed that jump to people such as Ouzts, who are re-entering the job market because of economic pressure on their household budgets.

Sam McClary, labor market analyst with the S.C. Employment Security Commission, said that trend should hold through the summer.

Why?

There’s no end in sight for rising gas prices. And, as gas prices go up, so does everything else in a family’s budget.

Source: Driving back into the job pool, The State

Gas prices don't make it easy on anyone. This article particularly highlights stay-at-home moms and retirees. Have you thought about going back in the workforce? How has it changed (if at all) your job search?

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- Rosie Reilman

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