From what I've heard the US employment situation is dependent heavily on the industry and location. What industry do you want to work in? What city or region do you want to live in? The oil and gas, pharma/life sciences, financial services, and tech industries are likely thriving. Manufacturing and service industry jobs are declining because they can be offshored or outsourced to countries that can do that labor for cheaper.
Don't listen to people who say, "it's worse than 2008". They likely work in a stagnant industry or in a region that would not be your primary market anyway.
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The American workforce numbers 139.4 million. This includes those working or actively seeking employment in the United States. In 2001 unemployment in the United States reached a 30-year low of 4.2 percent. In 1970, it was 3.9 percent, by 1980 it had risen to 7.5 percent, and it was 5.7 percent in 1990. Unemployment is higher among youths (age 18-24) than among the general population. In 2000, the youth unemployment rate was 8 percent. Unemployment is also higher among females with an average rate of 6 percent. Although the data is from a while back, I think there's not much difference now either. Hope this helps 
In the US the living cost is insane. Ask yourself, are you willing to pay they insane rent required to live in a nice area?
Consider moving to china.
Consider moving to china.
LOL!!! Yeah nothing like those nice areas in China with their pollution, undrinkable water, insane traffic, and other sanitary issues.
I think the condition you described is worse in Pakistan and India.
You would think so but that's often not the case. . To live an "American lifestyle" is cheaper in America than it is abroad. One can hypothetically buy a McMansion in Neveda or Texas for under $500K but this same property would go for millions in any other country. Much like contemporary condominiums is cheaper in America than it is in developing countries where such modern housing is in short supply and often is marketed to expats.
Cost of living is developing countries is only 'cheaper' if you're fine with bungalows that aren't serviced by utilities. There are some exceptions like Thailand which seems to have a lot of first world styled amenities for cheap but Thailand is a big exception.
How much is McMansion cost in Thailand?
In the US the living cost is insane. Ask yourself, are you willing to pay they insane rent required to live in a nice area?
Consider moving to china.
Consider moving to china.
LOL!!! Yeah nothing like those nice areas in China with their pollution, undrinkable water, insane traffic, and other sanitary issues.
I think the condition you described is worse in Pakistan and India.
You would think so but that's often not the case. . To live an "American lifestyle" is cheaper in America than it is abroad. One can hypothetically buy a McMansion in Neveda or Texas for under $500K but this same property would go for millions in any other country. Much like contemporary condominiums is cheaper in America than it is in developing countries where such modern housing is in short supply and often is marketed to expats.
Cost of living is developing countries is only 'cheaper' if you're fine with bungalows that aren't serviced by utilities. There are some exceptions like Thailand which seems to have a lot of first world styled amenities for cheap but Thailand is a big exception.
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In the US the living cost is insane. Ask yourself, are you willing to pay they insane rent required to live in a nice area?
Consider moving to china.
Consider moving to china.
LOL!!! Yeah nothing like those nice areas in China with their pollution, undrinkable water, insane traffic, and other sanitary issues.
I think the condition you described is worse in Pakistan and India.
In the US the living cost is insane. Ask yourself, are you willing to pay they insane rent required to live in a nice area?
Consider moving to china.
Consider moving to china.
LOL!!! Yeah nothing like those nice areas in China with their pollution, undrinkable water, insane traffic, and other sanitary issues.
I think the condition you described is worse in Pakistan and India.
In the US the living cost is insane. Ask yourself, are you willing to pay they insane rent required to live in a nice area?
Consider moving to china.
Consider moving to china.
LOL!!! Yeah nothing like those nice areas in China with their pollution, undrinkable water, insane traffic, and other sanitary issues.
I am about to finish a masters degree in business administration from UK and thinking to work in USA? Can anybody guide me right to the current employment conditions in the country? Few years back, companies in the country were laying off employees.. Is that still continuing ?
I would say come over to Canada and the oil field since they always need some business entrepreneurs here
That said BP's homebase and local division is in the UK so you might get a better nibble applying there.
A few years ago when the oil price is going up the roof, I saw a documentary of a high school drop out (in Canada) who make 3-5 times more salary than an average teacher. Is current condition still support this kind of salary? What about immigration law?
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I am about to finish a masters degree in business administration from UK and thinking to work in USA? Can anybody guide me right to the current employment conditions in the country? Few years back, companies in the country were laying off employees.. Is that still continuing ?
I would say come over to Canada and the oil field since they always need some business entrepreneurs here
That said BP's homebase and local division is in the UK so you might get a better nibble applying there.
In the US the living cost is insane. Ask yourself, are you willing to pay they insane rent required to live in a nice area?
Consider moving to china.
Consider moving to china.
LOL!!! Yeah nothing like those nice areas in China with their pollution, undrinkable water, insane traffic, and other sanitary issues.
Job market for professionals with good qualifications is fairly fierce atm. Lot's of young kids exiting college with their degrees are finding it difficult to find jobs if they don't at least have some sort of vocational on-the-job training. Even un-paid internships are viewed favorably by American Employers. More and more employers are realizing the benefit of real-world experience vs. conventional degree's.
In the US the living cost is insane. Ask yourself, are you willing to pay they insane rent required to live in a nice area?
Consider moving to china.
Consider moving to china.
Problem is China pollution is too great. The moral of some business men are also quite low. Google milk scandal and gutter oil.
Agree, not going to travel to china..
In the US the living cost is insane. Ask yourself, are you willing to pay they insane rent required to live in a nice area?
Consider moving to china.
Consider moving to china.
Problem is China pollution is too great. The moral of some business men are also quite low. Google milk scandal and gutter oil.
In the US the living cost is insane. Ask yourself, are you willing to pay they insane rent required to live in a nice area?
Consider moving to china.
Consider moving to china.
I'm sure someone will chime in with some other story, but since alot of the people I know have your credentials (but actually live in the US,) these are their options (excluding connections, which you probably have none.)
With a masters and no experience, you can pretty much guarantee yourself some entry level job in Manhattan making 35k. You can pay 1400 for a studio apartment, or ride a train in every day for 12 years.
Option B is working for free (aka commission based) at any life insurance company, while training to be a financial planner.
Both options suck. Don't do it. You need an advanced degrees in engineering or medical fields, or to be an overpaid police officer to guarantee yourself a comfortable living here.
I thought about searching other countries for jobs originally, but like you, where am I supposed to go?
With a masters and no experience, you can pretty much guarantee yourself some entry level job in Manhattan making 35k. You can pay 1400 for a studio apartment, or ride a train in every day for 12 years.
Option B is working for free (aka commission based) at any life insurance company, while training to be a financial planner.
Both options suck. Don't do it. You need an advanced degrees in engineering or medical fields, or to be an overpaid police officer to guarantee yourself a comfortable living here.
I thought about searching other countries for jobs originally, but like you, where am I supposed to go?
The US is not the place to be looking for employment. Our government increasingly seems to be discouraging work.
Because discouraged worker isn't part of the unemployment number.
Well they're probably getting discouraged because businesses don't want to hire. A Congress that can't do anything and a POTUS who knows more about Jay-Z than he does about economic policy - not to mentioned the most ill conceived law in the last 20 years - the ACA.
The US is not the place to be looking for employment. Our government increasingly seems to be discouraging work.
Because discouraged worker isn't part of the unemployment number.
The US is not the place to be looking for employment. Our government increasingly seems to be discouraging work.
May I ask too..... do you count the many foreign military soldiers, as employment? It seems as though many "wars" are started, to decrease unemployment. 
Retorical question tho.
Where I work now, only 4 out of 10 people have work, so your 6 to 8% is still very good.
But it's still the land of the FREE! and people will try and go there, when they are not FREE. Good luck getting a visum, security clearance and prerequisites are very strict.
Retorical question tho.Where I work now, only 4 out of 10 people have work, so your 6 to 8% is still very good.
But it's still the land of the FREE! and people will try and go there, when they are not FREE. Good luck getting a visum, security clearance and prerequisites are very strict.
The recent decrease in unemployment rate is masking people leaving the work force and not applying for jobs anymore and new jobs being low skilled low paid part time jobs
If you're looking for the jobs that'll REALLY be a kicker in America, it's anything that's low-priced, or a daily necessity.There will be lots of Walmarts and McDonald's openings, as people buying said products is very common, and thus the companies can expand their operations rapidly.
Daily jobs, however, are anything from plumbers to electricians to guys who can do anything other people don't want to do.
I know people that do said jobs, and they get quite a nice salary from the demand for simple things.
But I'm not sure how long that will stay for, it all depends on supply and demand.
Wallmart products will be increasingly more expensive as the USD depreciates against the Yuan because most Wallmart products are imported, maybe it will change when producing in the States will become more interesting but there will still be a huge cost to support the huge public sector; politicians don't eat for free and don't drive their own cars
Walmart also has a huge amount of control over it's suppliers as they are such a large customer. If the US dollar were to weaken too much then Walmart could demand that their suppliers either cut costs, move someplace with a weaker currency or deal strictly in dollars.
Labor cost in the US is too expensive.
As for putting pressure on suppliers, Walmart can not push the cost down below production cost and labor cost.
To have low production cost, a country need good infrastructure such as cheap electricity, efficient power grid, good road and highway, cheap and quality labor, efficient port and good transnational transport system in place as well economic of scale to bring down the cost.
Which country beside China has all the condition in place to support low production cost?
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The recent decrease in unemployment rate is masking people leaving the work force and not applying for jobs anymore and new jobs being low skilled low paid part time jobs
If you're looking for the jobs that'll REALLY be a kicker in America, it's anything that's low-priced, or a daily necessity.There will be lots of Walmarts and McDonald's openings, as people buying said products is very common, and thus the companies can expand their operations rapidly.
Daily jobs, however, are anything from plumbers to electricians to guys who can do anything other people don't want to do.
I know people that do said jobs, and they get quite a nice salary from the demand for simple things.
But I'm not sure how long that will stay for, it all depends on supply and demand.
Wallmart products will be increasingly more expensive as the USD depreciates against the Yuan because most Wallmart products are imported, maybe it will change when producing in the States will become more interesting but there will still be a huge cost to support the huge public sector; politicians don't eat for free and don't drive their own cars
Walmart also has a huge amount of control over it's suppliers as they are such a large customer. If the US dollar were to weaken too much then Walmart could demand that their suppliers either cut costs, move someplace with a weaker currency or deal strictly in dollars.
Labor cost in the US is too expensive.
As for putting pressure on suppliers, Walmart can not push the cost down below production cost and labor cost.
The recent decrease in unemployment rate is masking people leaving the work force and not applying for jobs anymore and new jobs being low skilled low paid part time jobs
If you're looking for the jobs that'll REALLY be a kicker in America, it's anything that's low-priced, or a daily necessity.There will be lots of Walmarts and McDonald's openings, as people buying said products is very common, and thus the companies can expand their operations rapidly.
Daily jobs, however, are anything from plumbers to electricians to guys who can do anything other people don't want to do.
I know people that do said jobs, and they get quite a nice salary from the demand for simple things.
But I'm not sure how long that will stay for, it all depends on supply and demand.
Wallmart products will be increasingly more expensive as the USD depreciates against the Yuan because most Wallmart products are imported, maybe it will change when producing in the States will become more interesting but there will still be a huge cost to support the huge public sector; politicians don't eat for free and don't drive their own cars
Walmart also has a huge amount of control over it's suppliers as they are such a large customer. If the US dollar were to weaken too much then Walmart could demand that their suppliers either cut costs, move someplace with a weaker currency or deal strictly in dollars.
Labor cost in the US is too expensive.
As for putting pressure on suppliers, Walmart can not push the cost down below production cost and labor cost.
The recent decrease in unemployment rate is masking people leaving the work force and not applying for jobs anymore and new jobs being low skilled low paid part time jobs
If you're looking for the jobs that'll REALLY be a kicker in America, it's anything that's low-priced, or a daily necessity.There will be lots of Walmarts and McDonald's openings, as people buying said products is very common, and thus the companies can expand their operations rapidly.
Daily jobs, however, are anything from plumbers to electricians to guys who can do anything other people don't want to do.
I know people that do said jobs, and they get quite a nice salary from the demand for simple things.
But I'm not sure how long that will stay for, it all depends on supply and demand.
Wallmart products will be increasingly more expensive as the USD depreciates against the Yuan because most Wallmart products are imported, maybe it will change when producing in the States will become more interesting but there will still be a huge cost to support the huge public sector; politicians don't eat for free and don't drive their own cars
Walmart also has a huge amount of control over it's suppliers as they are such a large customer. If the US dollar were to weaken too much then Walmart could demand that their suppliers either cut costs, move someplace with a weaker currency or deal strictly in dollars.
Country can not build entire infrastructure up over night. You can't simply move your entire production to another country with weaker currency.
And a country currency is usually weak for a reason.
The recent decrease in unemployment rate is masking people leaving the work force and not applying for jobs anymore and new jobs being low skilled low paid part time jobs
If you're looking for the jobs that'll REALLY be a kicker in America, it's anything that's low-priced, or a daily necessity.There will be lots of Walmarts and McDonald's openings, as people buying said products is very common, and thus the companies can expand their operations rapidly.
Daily jobs, however, are anything from plumbers to electricians to guys who can do anything other people don't want to do.
I know people that do said jobs, and they get quite a nice salary from the demand for simple things.
But I'm not sure how long that will stay for, it all depends on supply and demand.
Wallmart products will be increasingly more expensive as the USD depreciates against the Yuan because most Wallmart products are imported, maybe it will change when producing in the States will become more interesting but there will still be a huge cost to support the huge public sector; politicians don't eat for free and don't drive their own cars
Walmart also has a huge amount of control over it's suppliers as they are such a large customer. If the US dollar were to weaken too much then Walmart could demand that their suppliers either cut costs, move someplace with a weaker currency or deal strictly in dollars.
The recent decrease in unemployment rate is masking people leaving the work force and not applying for jobs anymore and new jobs being low skilled low paid part time jobs
If you're looking for the jobs that'll REALLY be a kicker in America, it's anything that's low-priced, or a daily necessity.There will be lots of Walmarts and McDonald's openings, as people buying said products is very common, and thus the companies can expand their operations rapidly.
Daily jobs, however, are anything from plumbers to electricians to guys who can do anything other people don't want to do.
I know people that do said jobs, and they get quite a nice salary from the demand for simple things.
But I'm not sure how long that will stay for, it all depends on supply and demand.
Wallmart products will be increasingly more expensive as the USD depreciates against the Yuan because most Wallmart products are imported, maybe it will change when producing in the States will become more interesting but there will still be a huge cost to support the huge public sector; politicians don't eat for free and don't drive their own cars
Don't go to big 4! Its like slavery,seriously. 
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If you are going to work in US then you should well aware of Work Culture in USA, their Working Hours, Lunch time, Meetings etc. It depend on the company and your role in the organization.
All of this is much more relaxed then most of the rest of the world.
The recent decrease in unemployment rate is masking people leaving the work force and not applying for jobs anymore and new jobs being low skilled low paid part time jobs
If you're looking for the jobs that'll REALLY be a kicker in America, it's anything that's low-priced, or a daily necessity.There will be lots of Walmarts and McDonald's openings, as people buying said products is very common, and thus the companies can expand their operations rapidly.
Daily jobs, however, are anything from plumbers to electricians to guys who can do anything other people don't want to do.
I know people that do said jobs, and they get quite a nice salary from the demand for simple things.
But I'm not sure how long that will stay for, it all depends on supply and demand.
The recent decrease in unemployment rate is masking people leaving the work force and not applying for jobs anymore and new jobs being low skilled low paid part time jobs
May I ask, why don't you work in UK ?
I had two chances to work abroad, one is US and the other in UK, and I chose UK !!
UK ,for me doesn't offer the opportunities that I can find it in USA,plus i want to live outside my country for a few years . I had two chances to work abroad, one is US and the other in UK, and I chose UK !!
If you are going to work in US then you should well aware of Work Culture in USA, their Working Hours, Lunch time, Meetings etc. It depend on the company and your role in the organization.
May I ask, why don't you work in UK ?
I had two chances to work abroad, one is US and the other in UK, and I chose UK !!
I had two chances to work abroad, one is US and the other in UK, and I chose UK !!
A friend which live in the west coast in USA told me that there isn't any problem to find a work, but at the same time there is some risk to lose it, because there aren't many association that protect employee.
So, If you want an advice, try to travel in China and then ask a work over there
So, If you want an advice, try to travel in China and then ask a work over there
Silicon valley is apparently where it's at with jobs in Cali or on the west coast. I don't honestly know for sure I've been to Cali once and it wasn't up towards that area. But in any other place in the US it's difficult to find a job, plain and simple. Right now I currently live in an area that's population is probably less than 1000 I want to say? Maybe a teeny bit more, and even the local Walmart's isn't hiring. I think you would have to KNOW that you are going to have job prospects in the US before you even attempt to jump the pond.
And here I was thinking I want to move to the UK, but according to a few pals I have from there they are having a tough time finding jobs.
Look at labor force participation rate instead of unemployment rate, it is getting worse in the US each year.
Think twice (better thrice) before moving to this country!
Think twice (better thrice) before moving to this country!
And watch out the anti foreigner sentiment on the rise.
I am about to finish a masters degree in business administration from UK and thinking to work in USA? Can anybody guide me right to the current employment conditions in the country? Few years back, companies in the country were laying off employees.. Is that still continuing ?
We are dealing with a lot of every slow growth over here.
So not sure where to direct you to look.
Best of luck too you!
Jerry
Look at labor force participation rate instead of unemployment rate, it is getting worse in the US each year.
Think twice (better thrice) before moving to this country!
Think twice (better thrice) before moving to this country!
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Unemployment rate in the US currently at 6.3%? Sure, if you wanna believe what Fox News is telling you. If you've got the skills it's not hard to find a decent job in the states. However, as I believe somebody mentioned earlier the trick is finding something stable. This new obamacare situation is literally forcing dozens of small business into either:
1.) bankruptcy
or
2.) at the very least serious cost cutting measures to comply with new obamacare rules.
In summary, your probably better off staying where your at. But best of luck to you in any case.
1.) bankruptcy
or
2.) at the very least serious cost cutting measures to comply with new obamacare rules.
In summary, your probably better off staying where your at. But best of luck to you in any case.
The real unemployment rate is much higher then what the DOL reports as many people have resorted to working part time, at a job they are overqualified for, or have dropped out of the workforce entirely.
Unemployment rate in the US currently at 6.3%? Sure, if you wanna believe what Fox News is telling you. If you've got the skills it's not hard to find a decent job in the states. However, as I believe somebody mentioned earlier the trick is finding something stable. This new obamacare situation is literally forcing dozens of small business into either:
1.) bankruptcy
or
2.) at the very least serious cost cutting measures to comply with new obamacare rules.
In summary, your probably better off staying where your at. But best of luck to you in any case.
1.) bankruptcy
or
2.) at the very least serious cost cutting measures to comply with new obamacare rules.
In summary, your probably better off staying where your at. But best of luck to you in any case.
A friend which live in the west coast in USA told me that there isn't any problem to find a work, but at the same time there is some risk to lose it, because there aren't many association that protect employee.
So, If you want an advice, try to travel in China and then ask a work over there
So, If you want an advice, try to travel in China and then ask a work over there
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Thanks to all for your opinion.. I guess you are absolutely right... If one is talented and can showcase his skills, he is sure to be rewarded... But, I don't agree with you on the saying that standard is pretty much same all over... I guess standards are completely different in different countries..
Some countries you get appreciation too quickly especially in places where there is a shortage of labor and places where there's enough supply, it is really tough to walk up the ladder...
In UK there is a lot of opportunity and also if you will see the unemployment rate of US and UK, there is not a big difference. In US, unemployment rate is 6.3% and in UK its 6.8%. So on this basis also no one will suggest you to go to US for job without any reason. Some countries you get appreciation too quickly especially in places where there is a shortage of labor and places where there's enough supply, it is really tough to walk up the ladder...
The cost of labor is getting too high in the US.
There isn't really anything US can produce that the rest of the world can't do it at cheaper cost.
The cost of labor in the US is not as much of an issue for people who have advanced degrees (like the OP). If the OP's degree is something math, science or business related then the job market in the US is not horrible, although he may have difficulty getting a work visa.
The employment situation in US right now is actually worse than 2008 during the financial crisis.
If you have experience, then maybe you can get into a good company. If not, you will most likely better off elsewhere as the cost of living in US is usually higher than the rest of the world.
Laying off point of view is not correct this time to judge any country for work. If we'll talk about USA then it has multiple options to grow.If you have experience, then maybe you can get into a good company. If not, you will most likely better off elsewhere as the cost of living in US is usually higher than the rest of the world.
I agree at time of recession 2008, it was not a good decision to migrate in USA for work but now a days everything is stabilized and better opportunities are awaited.
Thanks to all for your opinion.. I guess you are absolutely right... If one is talented and can showcase his skills, he is sure to be rewarded... But, I don't agree with you on the saying that standard is pretty much same all over... I guess standards are completely different in different countries..
Some countries you get appreciation too quickly especially in places where there is a shortage of labor and places where there's enough supply, it is really tough to walk up the ladder...
In UK there is a lot of opportunity and also if you will see the unemployment rate of US and UK, there is not a big difference. In US, unemployment rate is 6.3% and in UK its 6.8%. So on this basis also no one will suggest you to go to US for job without any reason. Some countries you get appreciation too quickly especially in places where there is a shortage of labor and places where there's enough supply, it is really tough to walk up the ladder...
The cost of labor is getting too high in the US.
There isn't really anything US can produce that the rest of the world can't do it at cheaper cost.
Thanks to all for your opinion.. I guess you are absolutely right... If one is talented and can showcase his skills, he is sure to be rewarded... But, I don't agree with you on the saying that standard is pretty much same all over... I guess standards are completely different in different countries..
Some countries you get appreciation too quickly especially in places where there is a shortage of labor and places where there's enough supply, it is really tough to walk up the ladder...
In UK there is a lot of opportunity and also if you will see the unemployment rate of US and UK, there is not a big difference. In US, unemployment rate is 6.3% and in UK its 6.8%. So on this basis also no one will suggest you to go to US for job without any reason. Some countries you get appreciation too quickly especially in places where there is a shortage of labor and places where there's enough supply, it is really tough to walk up the ladder...
Thanks to all for your opinion.. I guess you are absolutely right... If one is talented and can showcase his skills, he is sure to be rewarded... But, I don't agree with you on the saying that standard is pretty much same all over... I guess standards are completely different in different countries..
Some countries you get appreciation too quickly especially in places where there is a shortage of labor and places where there's enough supply, it is really tough to walk up the ladder...
Here is a link to the current unemployment status in USA - http://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-s...yment-rateSome countries you get appreciation too quickly especially in places where there is a shortage of labor and places where there's enough supply, it is really tough to walk up the ladder...
Please go through it and interpret it correctly ..
I would like to point out that that unemployment rate has gone down from 6.70% to 6.30%, but then this is a very insignificant difference and it is possibly due to other factors such as less immigrants, people overseas for work, etc.
It in fact started off in 2008 with the global economic crisis and around nine million jobs were lost at a go.. Thereafter, many domestic factors came into play, like education and training, industrial consolidation, labor unions, income inequality, technology improvements, etc..
I think we should take different exposures and learning from everywhere. So if people had some experience in UK and now want to take some more exposure or want to work in different work culture then of-course US is the best place(even in the money perspective).
Thanks to all for your opinion.. I guess you are absolutely right... If one is talented and can showcase his skills, he is sure to be rewarded... But, I don't agree with you on the saying that standard is pretty much same all over... I guess standards are completely different in different countries..
Some countries you get appreciation too quickly especially in places where there is a shortage of labor and places where there's enough supply, it is really tough to walk up the ladder...
In UK there is a lot of opportunity and also if you will see the unemployment rate of US and UK, there is not a big difference. In US, unemployment rate is 6.3% and in UK its 6.8%. So on this basis also no one will suggest you to go to US for job without any reason. Some countries you get appreciation too quickly especially in places where there is a shortage of labor and places where there's enough supply, it is really tough to walk up the ladder...
Thanks to all for your opinion.. I guess you are absolutely right... If one is talented and can showcase his skills, he is sure to be rewarded... But, I don't agree with you on the saying that standard is pretty much same all over... I guess standards are completely different in different countries..
Some countries you get appreciation too quickly especially in places where there is a shortage of labor and places where there's enough supply, it is really tough to walk up the ladder...
Here is a link to the current unemployment status in USA - http://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-s...yment-rateSome countries you get appreciation too quickly especially in places where there is a shortage of labor and places where there's enough supply, it is really tough to walk up the ladder...
Please go through it and interpret it correctly ..
I would like to point out that that unemployment rate has gone down from 6.70% to 6.30%, but then this is a very insignificant difference and it is possibly due to other factors such as less immigrants, people overseas for work, etc.
Thanks to all for your opinion.. I guess you are absolutely right... If one is talented and can showcase his skills, he is sure to be rewarded... But, I don't agree with you on the saying that standard is pretty much same all over... I guess standards are completely different in different countries..
Some countries you get appreciation too quickly especially in places where there is a shortage of labor and places where there's enough supply, it is really tough to walk up the ladder...
Here is a link to the current unemployment status in USA - http://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-s...yment-rateSome countries you get appreciation too quickly especially in places where there is a shortage of labor and places where there's enough supply, it is really tough to walk up the ladder...
Please go through it and interpret it correctly ..
I would like to point out that that unemployment rate has gone down from 6.70% to 6.30%, but then this is a very insignificant difference and it is possibly due to other factors such as less immigrants, people overseas for work, etc.
The employment situation in US right now is actually worse than 2008 during the financial crisis.
If you have experience, then maybe you can get into a good company. If not, you will most likely better off elsewhere as the cost of living in US is usually higher than the rest of the world.
Yes,your right ,I recently contacted an employment agency in the USA about obtaining work in the legal field. They told me straight that this is the worst time to relocate to the USA as a legal advisor because the job market is extremely bad. They told me that companies are hiring US nationals first so I have almost zero chance of getting a job. If you have experience, then maybe you can get into a good company. If not, you will most likely better off elsewhere as the cost of living in US is usually higher than the rest of the world.
A second employment agency told me the same thing. So my desire to work in the USA has dwindled..unless I don't mind becoming a maid??
Another sad fact of this world is that it is about who you know and not what you know. The most skilled and educated professionals can be sidelined because the other job applicant "networked" really hard. I am finding this out the hard way
Thanks to all for your opinion.. I guess you are absolutely right... If one is talented and can showcase his skills, he is sure to be rewarded... But, I don't agree with you on the saying that standard is pretty much same all over... I guess standards are completely different in different countries..
Some countries you get appreciation too quickly especially in places where there is a shortage of labor and places where there's enough supply, it is really tough to walk up the ladder...
Some countries you get appreciation too quickly especially in places where there is a shortage of labor and places where there's enough supply, it is really tough to walk up the ladder...
it will be hard for you to get a visa without a job and a job without a visa.
unfortunately, the amount of visas issued annually is capped.
It is extremely difficult...but then it is also extremely difficult for Americans to be able to live and work in any European country too. EVERYBODY in the whole world seems to want to live and work and/or immigrate to the U.S. Sooooo many people violate their tourist or work visas and overstay...this includes Europeans and others, not just Mexicans and Central Americans. This is why getting that visa is so difficult. The ONLY way you can work in the U.S. without immigrating ( a real long shot), is to get a contract with an employer who will sponsor your work visa. This means you need to be a highly educated professional...but the same is true for Americans wanting to work in a foreign country. All countries want to protect their job markets for their own citizens. unfortunately, the amount of visas issued annually is capped.
I am about to finish a masters degree in business administration from UK and thinking to work in USA? Can anybody guide me right to the current employment conditions in the country? Few years back, companies in the country were laying off employees.. Is that still continuing ?
Firstly, why do you want to move out of UK... If there are no specific reasons, why don't you consider getting yourself a job in UK only.. There are oodles of multinational companies in the country offering great opportunities with attractive remunerations.. Give it a thought..However, if you're still interested in working in the US, there's good news! Unemployment rate has been at an all time low since 2008 due to the government's efforts.
It has dropped to 6.3% in April 2014 from about a whopping 10% in October 2009.
Not sure if this is sarcasm.
Government has been rigging the employment figure for a while.
Not really rigging the stats, just the unemployment census does not count people that have been unemployed for over 24 months. You are correct, if they counted the long term unemployed with the unemployment stats the numbers would be significantly higher.
All the government need to do is to discourage people from finding a job. That will bring down the unemployment figure and good for election.
You mean like giving them free money to sit their asses? We are very good at that.
I am about to finish a masters degree in business administration from UK and thinking to work in USA? Can anybody guide me right to the current employment conditions in the country? Few years back, companies in the country were laying off employees.. Is that still continuing ?
Firstly, why do you want to move out of UK... If there are no specific reasons, why don't you consider getting yourself a job in UK only.. There are oodles of multinational companies in the country offering great opportunities with attractive remunerations.. Give it a thought..However, if you're still interested in working in the US, there's good news! Unemployment rate has been at an all time low since 2008 due to the government's efforts.
It has dropped to 6.3% in April 2014 from about a whopping 10% in October 2009.
Not sure if this is sarcasm.
Government has been rigging the employment figure for a while.
Not really rigging the stats, just the unemployment census does not count people that have been unemployed for over 24 months. You are correct, if they counted the long term unemployed with the unemployment stats the numbers would be significantly higher.
All the government need to do is to discourage people from finding a job. That will bring down the unemployment figure and good for election.
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I am about to finish a masters degree in business administration from UK and thinking to work in USA? Can anybody guide me right to the current employment conditions in the country? Few years back, companies in the country were laying off employees.. Is that still continuing ?
Firstly, why do you want to move out of UK... If there are no specific reasons, why don't you consider getting yourself a job in UK only.. There are oodles of multinational companies in the country offering great opportunities with attractive remunerations.. Give it a thought..However, if you're still interested in working in the US, there's good news! Unemployment rate has been at an all time low since 2008 due to the government's efforts.
It has dropped to 6.3% in April 2014 from about a whopping 10% in October 2009.
Not sure if this is sarcasm.
Government has been rigging the employment figure for a while.
Not really rigging the stats, just the unemployment census does not count people that have been unemployed for over 24 months. You are correct, if they counted the long term unemployed with the unemployment stats the numbers would be significantly higher.
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I am about to finish a masters degree in business administration from UK and thinking to work in USA? Can anybody guide me right to the current employment conditions in the country? Few years back, companies in the country were laying off employees.. Is that still continuing ?
Holding a masters degree will help but realistically, you're best route is to work for a US based multinational company and get them to sponsor a visa in the US for you. The other way is to do a masters degree in the US but unless you want to do another master i.e an MBA, that route is closed to you.Alternatively, you could start a company in the UK and open an office (i.e invest) in the US - there are specific investor visa's available though the capital you need to invest would be significant.
Hmm, the opportunity in the business world in the USA is huge, not sure about the UK though.
Not really true anymore.
Getting every license needed to start a business isn't easy. Insurance, health and labor law compliance also mean the cost is prohibitively high for anyone trying to start a business.
Hmm, the opportunity in the business world in the USA is huge, not sure about the UK though.
I am about to finish a masters degree in business administration from UK and thinking to work in USA? Can anybody guide me right to the current employment conditions in the country? Few years back, companies in the country were laying off employees.. Is that still continuing ?
Firstly, why do you want to move out of UK... If there are no specific reasons, why don't you consider getting yourself a job in UK only.. There are oodles of multinational companies in the country offering great opportunities with attractive remunerations.. Give it a thought..However, if you're still interested in working in the US, there's good news! Unemployment rate has been at an all time low since 2008 due to the government's efforts.
It has dropped to 6.3% in April 2014 from about a whopping 10% in October 2009.
Not sure if this is sarcasm.
Government has been rigging the employment figure for a while.
I am about to finish a masters degree in business administration from UK and thinking to work in USA? Can anybody guide me right to the current employment conditions in the country? Few years back, companies in the country were laying off employees.. Is that still continuing ?
Firstly, why do you want to move out of UK... If there are no specific reasons, why don't you consider getting yourself a job in UK only.. There are oodles of multinational companies in the country offering great opportunities with attractive remunerations.. Give it a thought..However, if you're still interested in working in the US, there's good news! Unemployment rate has been at an all time low since 2008 due to the government's efforts.
It has dropped to 6.3% in April 2014 from about a whopping 10% in October 2009.
I would like to work in U.K. , and I'm from USA , working here for 5 years now in bag production company ,I can tell you form my perspective , if you are good worker and hard working you are going to get payed in any country with your degree
Standard is pretty much same I would say maybe better in U.K but think twice before u make decision .....
Standard is pretty much same I would say maybe better in U.K but think twice before u make decision .....
it will be hard for you to get a visa without a job and a job without a visa.
unfortunately, the amount of visas issued annually is capped.
unfortunately, the amount of visas issued annually is capped.
I am about to finish a masters degree in business administration from UK and thinking to work in USA? Can anybody guide me right to the current employment conditions in the country? Few years back, companies in the country were laying off employees.. Is that still continuing ?
Firstly, why do you want to move out of UK... If there are no specific reasons, why don't you consider getting yourself a job in UK only.. There are oodles of multinational companies in the country offering great opportunities with attractive remunerations.. Give it a thought..
The employment situation in US right now is actually worse than 2008 during the financial crisis.
If you have experience, then maybe you can get into a good company. If not, you will most likely better off elsewhere as the cost of living in US is usually higher than the rest of the world.
If you have experience, then maybe you can get into a good company. If not, you will most likely better off elsewhere as the cost of living in US is usually higher than the rest of the world.
I think if you have a masters in business administration, why not represent a UK company to work in other countries as an ex-pat?
You would get more money to spend due to your high pay and the great exchange rate in developing countries such as Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia or Indonesia and be able to experience their exotic cultures and their unique way of life as well! It is a step worth trying instead of competing with all the professionals in developed countries imo. Life is an adventure!
You would get more money to spend due to your high pay and the great exchange rate in developing countries such as Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia or Indonesia and be able to experience their exotic cultures and their unique way of life as well! It is a step worth trying instead of competing with all the professionals in developed countries imo. Life is an adventure!
I am about to finish a masters degree in business administration from UK and thinking to work in USA? Can anybody guide me right to the current employment conditions in the country? Few years back, companies in the country were laying off employees.. Is that still continuing ?
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