Why do the official unemployment rate figures exclude those who have given up looking for work?
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some people -retired, super rich, very sick, etc aren't looking for work. so they aren't included in the figures. the unemployment rate is a tool to see how we are doing economically. it shows how many people who want or need a job that don't have one. the higher the rate, the more people not making money to spend.
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There is no unemployment is Pakistan.... If people forget so-called ego,,,, chaudharyism....or malikism.... If pakistan can handle 3 million afghans then why not pakistanies.... people have made GRADES of work.... otherwise if you are committed to earn then you can earn....
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Contact the unemployment office.
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I am dealing with the same issue, I called the Unemployment office and they said as soon as I am officially laid off I can apply. It takes about 10 days before you receive any benefits.
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Job Abandonment is grounds for termination regardless of their nationality.  (If you didn't show up for work one day, what would your employer do?)  If they didn't give proper notice that they would not be coming to work or didn't notify you of the reason for the absence, I'd find someone more dependable.
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Do an internet search for "Unemployment Office (in your area)" it should come up with info. You can also look in the phone book in the government section (usally blue or green colored pages) and find it there.  Good Luck.
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There are none. If they really need a job and the government will no longer just give them money they will work.
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Not that I know of but it could well be Prince Charles.\n\nActually I don't know which dictionary you're talking about but that would include millions of people who never worked a dayin their lives.\n\nThe conventional definition of 'unemployed' as I understand it is 'out of work but wanting to work'. People who choose not to seek employment are not considered part of the 'work force' and are generally not listed in unemployment statistics.
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Try! you are very, very welcome.  Don't listen to WOLLYwomb & Martin B.  As employers, we adore you people coming to our lovely country.  Before the Eastern Europeans arrived, employers really suffered trying to get staff. Young Brits don't really like working, or they like to be paid in cash, so it doesn't interfere with their benefit claims.  Then there was the many, many, many,many, many, sick days, normally after a binge-drinking evening.  So keep trying. WE NEED YOU!
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There is definitely a need for control.  If the person is not a registered citizen, do they pay taxes, darn it, I have to pay.  \nfinger-printed is a necessity to those entering.\nThe job markedt % of unemployment would state a more true factor\nOk, thats enough for now, smile
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I used to work at a place where there were very thourough backround checks. As the manager in charge of hiring, i found that there were many very good applicants that were automatically denied for that reason. I understand what you are saying. It must be very difficult for people who are trying to get their lives back on track to find opportunities, since this seems to be so common amoung many corperate and franchise businesses. What is ironic is that I often found that some of  those with no criminal backround, after being hired,  were much more of a risk to our company, where as perfectly good applicants with a smudge on their record, would have probably performed a lot better as employees. Now I'm not saying that I would have hired all ex- felons who had applied, due to the fact that some of them seemed to still have serious issues, but if it were my choice in the matter, character and ability would matter far more than a bad choice that was made before.   I feel that a person should not be denied an employment opportunity due to a past that they have already paid for. It is definetley a type of discrimination.
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Unemployment = not employed\nEmployed = work\n\nUnemployed = not workin\nThey are not contributing to the economy.  Many times they are a burden to the economy by using programs set up by stupid bleeding heart democrats who love to give my money away.  What a way to stimulate economy.  Give money away.  Yeah, then they will want to work more.  Wrong.  Idiots.
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just don't put anything...and when the interviewer asks about the gap you can tell them yourself...look at it this way...Why would you want to list unemployment for staying home, when it doesn't benefit your resume in anyway...and you can verbally just tell them the truth of the missing job history area...Interviews are people too and they understand that some times...this happens.\nputting down that you were a house wife during that time, doesn't benefit your work 'real' work history...and it's not going to dissuade the employer just 'cause you didn't put it in there...you have a valid reason for not being employed...and since it's true and you recognize that it is not pertinent to the resume..it looks good for you in more ways than one...1. your not trying to complicate your resume with non-work type duties and 2. you are proving yourself to be an honest person by just telling them that you weren't working due to....x..y..z...\nalso, i am not saying that house wife isn't a job..it totally is!!!  i'm just clearing up why not to post that info. on your resume...
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Ask yourself this.-- Who is qualified to help people with these kinds of problems?\n\n--Drug addiction, you definitely cannot get past without help.\n--Depression, you definitely should get help for.\n\nAND getting help for these two things will definitely improve the unemployment problem.\n\nSounds like getting help from a professional is a very good idea. If you don't like the first one, find one you do like. And be ready open for change in a positive direction.
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Since unemployment is all done by phone now you can probably just call.  If it's not automated in your state, then go in and check.
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Why not go down and ask the unemployment people?
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A job search is very stressful, and it can be hard to resist getting very down on yourself and your future.  And, you are right, it doesn't help you land a job to feel defeated before you start.\n\nBut, almost everyone has been in your shoes (or will be at least once in their career), feeling the way you feel.  They survived, and so will you!\n\nJoin a job search support group.  People exchange leads and ideas, and there is usually a leader who is also a job coach.  Most of the time, the cost to attend is minimal.  Often you'll find one in a local church (usually belonging to the church is not a requirement).\n\nThere are "real" ones where people meet in person, locally, and there are "online" ones you connect to via the Internet.\n\nFor the real support group, in the U.S., you would contact your local state Employment Office - http://www.job-hunt.org/state_unemployment_offices.shtml   I'm not sure what you do in the UK, but I'm sure that the government provides some sort of job search assistance and support there, too, probably better than in the US.\n \nFor online support groups, check out http://groups.yahoo.com \n \nJoin a group, and you'll feel much better, even just knowing you're not the only one who is discouraged.\n\nGood luck!