What does 5.5% unemployment translate into, Mr. and Mrs. America?

[MrMickeysMom]

Would you like me to super-size that? How about a side of fries with your order for an extra $1.50?

I see we are supposed to be elated over job growth, but the mall had a shooting by an 18 year old, and 18 year olds and under must be accompanied by an adult on Friday and Saturdays.

What's in the mall?

21 Forever

Theaters playing Sponge Bob, Duff and Disney film coming attractions

More tween stores and young, frustrated people offering tea samples…

Where are we going here?

[Aerows]

1. Higher wages

which is what we need if we have any intention of dragging the economy out of it's steadily recovery, but still lethargy.

Every single food worker, manufacturer and assembler that gets 2 quarters more an hour is a flood of dollars into our economy.

[MrMickeysMom]

2. .."2 quarters more an hour is a flood of dollars into our economy..."

I'd agree with ya, there, Aerows, if that was what was happening.

Is that what you think is right around the bend?

[Aerows]

3. I believe so

because we are entering a period where there is a skill drought. A lot of very highly skilled people have been hired, and there is no longer a glut of workers.

That's what happens when you have a renewed need of workers and a tighter pool of workers.

That's my evaluation, at least.

[MrMickeysMom]

4. Curious as to what labor sector this might come from...

Retail?

Health care?

Manufacturing?

[Aerows]

5. Retail first

but then health care, because rising wages means that people can actually afford to go to the doctor again.

Manufacturing because after the first two needs are fulfilled, you have the strongest need, a steady supply.

I'm not an economist or anything, so don't quote me - that's just my opinion.

[edgineered]

6. where are we going? where have we been?

very interesting history being told.

(the last half hour is q&a)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017250038

[MrMickeysMom]

7. Yes, indeed. I saw that last week, and I'm glad it's getting another kick…

I happen to agree with him.