We've been welcomed by BNN

It is a time to turn another corner. The elections are over and new beginnings are in store. Part of our 'next chapter' will be seen at BNN. We've finally qualified to be exposed. So, if you've found us from BNN, welcome!

Another change here is my schedule. I am working more daytime hours, which may eventually effect the times my posts get up.

Today we spent the day watching the 'Spirit Cheer' competition for Wisconsin. With 42 different school groups represented from as East as Milwaukee, North as Stevens Point, Down to (i don't remember the name of that one, but it was 3 hours south of Madison) ... well you get the idea. In between each performance I had the opportunity to chat with lots of different folks. There was a resounding conversation that was brought up. (Besides the dance teams that is) Finances!

What I heard was that although people are glad that there has been a little relief with gas prices, they are in debt and with little idea on how to get out. Companies are laying off or closing.
Several people were not sure what would take place on Monday when they went in. Will they have a job? Will the desk next to them be vacated? Will they be the ones called in for 'the talk'? These people, like many of us, are afraid of loosing what they have been working for.

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am not posting this to discuss politics. I don't want to place blame or rant and rave. Bottom line, we need to work. Many are looking at 2nd and 3rd jobs. Something out of their field to offer more security. The problem is that many of us have been at our jobs for a while and are somewhat intimidated to get out there.
Very popular for job hunters these days are online job agencies. More than the 'classifieds' they show posting for employment, offer resume' help and specify your search to your preferences. Plus, you can easily apply for several jobs within an hour. Right there, on the spot.

Below are a few different local job agencies. Even if you are not worried about your position, it's not a bad idea to see what's out there.

• Milwaukee Jobs offers several services and the opportunity to register yourself.
• Job Noggin allow you to look for a job and offers several other listings as well. It's like the classified section but online.
• You can search hundreds of jobs on the Business Journal for Greater Milwaukee.
• I haven't spent much time here but there is a search available for SE Wisconsin on Jobbing.
• Are you looking for a government job? You can find it here on the State of Wisconsin Government Jobs.
• As seen on t.v. Monster.com has an extensive search.

I hope you and your family are financially okay. In the likely case that you might be suffering from our 'struggling economy' you should be able to find something from the resources above that will help out. I wish you and your family the best in these tough times.