Andrews

Andrews Dadeboe

CE- Demographic Changes

2/16/2012

US jobs gap between young and old is widest ever

Young Americans are struggling to cope with the ongoing job market, which have lost the most income more than any other group. Young workers are on the bottom of the workforce. The workforce for young workers has become significantly worse than before the recession. There are record gaps between young Americans and middle aged Americans. The young Americans have a lot to catch up on. It does not help that they have to compete with displaced workers as well. Many young adults are going back to school to further their education to get better jobs. Young adults are also going into careers such as bartending, waitressing, and other jobs, as they expect the economy can get back strong on its feet. Most young adults do not feel they have enough education and skills to advance in their careers. They do not feel as if they are well equipped in their field of profession. They are willing and patient to gain those valuable skills, by going back to school, to advance in their career. More young adults are waiting on marriage, stating in their parents houses longer, and are in school longer just to have an advantage in the job market. The topic of the United States job market for young American adults is very relevant to American Studies. It is a study of America's future generation, and how they are faring in the job market. Young American adults are considered unlucky to be born in a harsh economic time, as it is said by Heidi Shierholz. "They had the misfortune to be born at a time that would dump them into this labor market as young people" (Press 1). The young adult was put into a time were the economy was still rising from a great fall. The economy took a great fall which affected the job market for young adults. Jobs are usually given to those who are a bit older and independent. They are given jobs first because of more schooling, experience, and need the jobs the most. They need the jobs the most because they are likely supporting a family, and have more expenses. Young adults are able to depend on their parents or guardians for financial help. Young adults have to pay for fewer expenses. Young adults are optimistic about the future economy, and are not so worried about their current situation. Young American adults’ searching for jobs connects very well with demographic changes. It represents a group of Americans who have to withstand a change in the American economy. With much negative news about the American economy towards young adults there is a breath of fresh air. In Austin Texas there is a good job market for young adults. "Thousands of young people move to Austin every year, drawn by the pull of jobs, higher education and, lest we forget, the city's reputation for being a hip destination has long been apparent. Austin is filled with people who relocated here after saying the city swept them off their feet" (Castillo 1). Austin has the highest migration of youth in the country along with the highest amount of migrating college graduates. Austin is a place that does not get affected by the downturn of the American economy. It is that way because it is a state capital, and a college town. Young adults hope the rest of the American economy follows the way of Austin. 1. What economic decisions has the Austin local government made to protect itself from the economic downturn? 2. When is it expected that the job market will reach its peak for young adults? 3. How has sending jobs overseas affected the job market for young adults? 4. Who or What is to blame for the lack of jobs for young adults? 5. Are other completive countries such as China struggling with the young adult job market? 6. Is there any way that the economy can heal faster for job growth? 7. Is there a particular age group that is affected by the job market like young adults?
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Works Cited Castillo, Juan. "Austin's Job Market, Cool Factor Make City Top Draw for Young Adults." //Austin News, Sports, Weather, Longhorns, Business | Statesman.com//. Austin News. Web. 16 Feb. 2012. [].

Police, Texas. "Employment Rate For Young Adults Lowest In 60 Years, Study Says." //Breaking News and Opinion on The Huffington Post//. Huffington Post, 9 Feb. 2012. Web. 16 Feb. 2012. [].

Press, Associated. "US Jobs Gap Between Young And Old Is Widest Ever | Fox News." //Fox News - Breaking News Updates | Latest News Headlines | Photos & News Videos//. Fox News, 9 Feb. 2012. Web. 16 Feb. 2012. .