Comments by "TeeKay" (@teekay_1) on "A Life After Layoff" channel.

they don't want to be exploited and underpaid So the thing is, that the workplace has always been that way. In fact it was far worse in the past. The reason people stuck around is because unless you had a college degree, you didn't really have many choices. Most guys worked in factories making things. To pay my way through college I worked in a steel factory. As far as college degrees, in the past, most people understood that you went to college to get a degree in engineering, business/accounting, or doctor/lawyer (and later Computer Science). And the reason was no other degree was worth it. Today, somebody convinced the kids that a degree any degree was better than no degree, which is false. And certainly not taking out a loan Corporations have always been "greedy", corporations have always looked for ways to eliminate labor (because it's the biggest cost in running a company). None of this is new. Finally interest rates. In the late 1970's we had huge inflation because of Jimmy Carter and interest rates were at 17-19%.
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@jamesof7seven Our government from both sides of the aisle don't focus on helping it's own citizens in a way that's sustainable. If our federal and state government was focused on making the country work for average people so they can afford a house, a car, and have a couple of kids, we wouldn't argue so much about politics. We are not well served by the people who are supposed to represent us.
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@jamesof7seven Well, that's all fine to say, but short of starting a business yourself and running it the way you want it, you're kind of stuck.
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@July41776DedicatedtoTheProposi Yes yes, it's everyone else's fault why you're struggling.
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@se2664 They might be using it to justify an H1B hire if it's a high-tech position.
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@cetriyasArtnComicsChannel Which is shortsighted. One person with a lot of experience can do the work of two or three minimally qualified people.
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@324cmac When the government pumps money into the economy and causes inflation, that's what's causing most of everyone's stress.
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@kelf114 That's not actually what he/she said. Nobody really does deserve a salary just because they apply for a job. A college degree doesn't mandate a salary, experience doesn't mandate a salary. The interview and resume serve two purposes, you're trying to convince an employer that you're worth more than they're willing to pay you. And second, the company should be trying to convince you they're worth working for, and that your time will be well spent with them. This is especially true of small companies, which have a budget, not a salary range.
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@whoar-u1771 If you have an in-demand skill, as you say, you are in control. Know the range.
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@odetochef It's not morality that gets you a job, it's your skills, experience, and how you present yourself in an interview that gets you a job. And part of getting a good job is spending 15-20 minutes to research the company, and asking the recruiter what the position pays. If they won't tell you, then move on to the next opportunity. It's a great time to be looking for a job. You're in control right now. Take advantage of it.
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As as hiring manager, I would never consider offering a counter. It's part of business. I wish them well, let them know that we really appreciate their hard work, and let them know (if appropriate) that I'll give them a recommendation if they'd like.
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@aeow8859 That's all I'm saying. As a hiring manager, it doesn't do me any good if the candidate wants $500K and I can only offer $80K. When that happens and I involve 3 people in an interview and then there is a significant mismatch on the salary, it was a waste of time, and I'm highly critical of the recruiter, and I let their boss know they failed to do their job.
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That is their main function.
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If you're a Boomer, you're pretty much at retirement age right now. There are no 40 year old boomers. If you're 63 or older, and you didn't save for retirement, don't see how you can make that up in time.
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@July41776DedicatedtoTheProposi The truth is a bitter pill for people who believe they're special and they're actually not.
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Asking about failure is all about learning how people learn from experiences. The only wrong answer is to say "I can't think of any time I've never failed".
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That's not really true. Pensions were eliminated for Boomers 10-20 years ago in favor of 401K's. The number of people with true pensions these days are primarily government workers (both state and federal).
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It's hard to understand why this should be mandated. At a minimum, ask "what's the salary range for the position?". At worst, say "negotiable". There are two ways to go about this... If you have the experience to make the salary stick, then you are probably pretty knowledgeable about what you are worth, and they'll negotiate with you. If you really are not that experienced, then spend 4 hours checking salary ranges for your experience, the position, and the city where you'll work. That doesn't seem like too much work if it involved 10's of thousands of dollars potentially.
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@odetochef haha no. A hiring manager. But it is true that no one is entitled to a position or salary. It's also true that you have to save the company the cost of your salary or generate income that's the cost of you salary, otherwise, why would anyone hire you?
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@maxscott3349 That's a way to do it too. Another way is to work through recruiter.
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@NoMementoMori A couple things here.... I've always negotiated my own salary because I've taken my profession seriously and in general, I expect to be paid at least 25% more than others in a similar role. I end up working harder/longer and getting more responsibility than other because I want to be the go-to guy. Second, at a certain point, you have to take change of your life and career. Maybe there aren't great jobs in your field that give you leverage. Go to night school. Maybe your geographic location doesn't provide you the opportunity you need. Move. Maybe you need to improve your interviewing skills. But do an honest self-assessment, be realistic about your weaknesses and improve them. You are the captain of your ship.
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@NoMementoMori I don't need to know anyone else's salary. In fact, I'm uninterested in other people's salary. I know my worth, if the recruiter won't tell me the range, I simply don't interview with them. I let them know why. It sounds like you have no skills, no understanding of market price for your profession, or you don't have confidence in yourself. That's not a society problem, that's a "you" problem.
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Donny, if someone gets retirement advice from a YouTube chat, you would agree to look on that with a healthy degree of skepticism right? In other words, anyone giving names in a chat about a retirement is probably a scammer, you'd agree?
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@JacquelinePerrira Ms. Constable was recently indicted by the DOJ for running a massive scam online .
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