November 2011
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Why A.K. and Kate can't wait
Some more stories this morning from people who are done waiting for Republicans in Congress to take action on jobs:
A.K. wrote in:
I am a college freshman who is going into education. I keep hearing that my chances of finding a job, especially one that I can actually use my passions and my talents, are going to be slim to none. I am sick of hearing this. Teaching is the groundwork where we are...
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October 2011
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Veterans and civilians
Why Bryana can’t wait:
I am a college student at Humboldt State University (HSU), and I am married to a Navy veteran who is also attending HSU. We both dream of the day when we will be able to help others. We intend to be teachers, foster parents, and animal rescuers. There are so many opportunities to help others!
My husband and I were both raised poor. We are living off of the financial...
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From S.:
My mother works three jobs, yet still makes less than $30,000 a year. I’m 20 years old and I had to leave the four-year university where I was studying because I couldn’t find a job to pay tuition.
Now I live at home again and am attending a local community college, but I still can’t find a job.
Although I’ve been fortunate enough to receive financial aid to pay for my classes, I...
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Helen:
I am also a recent graduate on the job market. I went to a private university; the amount of student debt I have is insurmountable.
My parents brought me to this country when I was young because they believed I could achieve the American dream—they have both been working as manual laborers for over 15 years to provide for me and my education.
Now that I am old enough to support myself,...
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B. said:
I’m in my freshman year of college, and already people are telling me that I have such a low chance of getting a job, and that I’ll never make enough to pay back my college loans.
I don’t believe them, but it’s still very sad to see that this is the way people have started to think.
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Why S. can't wait
“Because I’m a freshman in college studying public health, and every day I’m reminded what a gamble I’ve put myself into. I pay $25,000 a year knowing that once I graduate from this university, I’ve just hit just the start of my debt and I don’t know if I’ll be able to afford med school because my chances of finding a job are slim.
“All my work could be pointless. We need to stop...
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Why D. can’t wait:
I’m a 24-year-old college graduate. I graduated in May and have been looking for a “real” job since. I have $40,000 in student loans. I’m currently working in retail and make $7.50 an hour. I am not eligible for any kind of raise at my job for another year. My mom, who is a retired high school teacher, has had to take up a part time job just to help me make my loan...
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