Comments on: Who hires in a recession? http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/ Career and life advice for the new generation Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:03:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Can You Have Any Job You Want? | Modite http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-344559 Can You Have Any Job You Want? | Modite Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:11:17 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/#comment-344559 [...] as well as general education about your specialization, like hospitals. But now that you’re ready to move to a new field, you don’t feel you have the gutzpah (experience, skills, knowledge) to apply to that [...] [...] as well as general education about your specialization, like hospitals. But now that you’re ready to move to a new field, you don’t feel you have the gutzpah (experience, skills, knowledge) to apply to that [...]

]]> By: Get a raise in the recession | Modite http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-310829 Get a raise in the recession | Modite Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:16:35 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/#comment-310829 [...] are afraid of asking for a raise now more than ever. In fact, the recession is providing a good excuse for employees to not ask for more money, and for companies not to give [...] [...] are afraid of asking for a raise now more than ever. In fact, the recession is providing a good excuse for employees to not ask for more money, and for companies not to give [...]

]]> By: What’s wrong with the workplace - and what’s next | Modite http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-309433 What’s wrong with the workplace - and what’s next | Modite Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:01:38 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/#comment-309433 [...] By all accounts, the current state of work is good. Flexible schedules are beginning a workplace transformation. Hierarchal structures are being dismantled, replaced with decentralized team-oriented organizations.  Rewards are no longer exclusively linked to extrinsic motivations like salary or titles, but to projects that make us feel good and do good for the planet. [...] [...] By all accounts, the current state of work is good. Flexible schedules are beginning a workplace transformation. Hierarchal structures are being dismantled, replaced with decentralized team-oriented organizations.  Rewards are no longer exclusively linked to extrinsic motivations like salary or titles, but to projects that make us feel good and do good for the planet. [...]

]]> By: The new trend is happiness | Modite http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-261209 The new trend is happiness | Modite Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:04:46 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/#comment-261209 [...] what is arguably one of the worst times in American history since the Great Depression, the people of America have their chins decidedly [...] [...] what is arguably one of the worst times in American history since the Great Depression, the people of America have their chins decidedly [...]

]]> By: elysa http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-255173 elysa Mon, 11 May 2009 02:10:22 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/#comment-255173 This post could also be titled types of business that thrive in a recession. My mom is really involved in the stock market and every week she tells me The Dollar Store and Walmart stocks are doing great! I also agree with the comment of being a little weary of startups. Alice is unique because of the value that's created in what is offered. This post could also be titled types of business that thrive in a recession. My mom is really involved in the stock market and every week she tells me The Dollar Store and Walmart stocks are doing great!

I also agree with the comment of being a little weary of startups. Alice is unique because of the value that’s created in what is offered.

]]> By: Cake or Pudding, either way I'm awesome | Life in the Middle Lane http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-254355 Cake or Pudding, either way I'm awesome | Life in the Middle Lane Thu, 07 May 2009 05:13:23 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/#comment-254355 [...] harass HR managers) of new graduates, and older experienced displaced workers going after the same very limited job pool.  So my goal has changed, and I’m piecing together a couple of entrepreneurial ventures with [...] [...] harass HR managers) of new graduates, and older experienced displaced workers going after the same very limited job pool.  So my goal has changed, and I’m piecing together a couple of entrepreneurial ventures with [...]

]]> By: Econ http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-254064 Econ Tue, 05 May 2009 23:43:25 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/#comment-254064 Jeremy, I think in terms of straight economics, you are probably right, the dollar store sells more macaroni and cheese and those types of inferior goods, which may be the fact that their same store sales are up. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inferior_good I think you and Rebecca are both probably right. In periods of a down economy inferior goods see a surge and currently, companies that have previously been sellers or inferior goods are seeing a boom while trying to re-brand themselves. Coupons however, would be an example of price discrimination due to different people's sensitivity to price elasticity. Jeremy,

I think in terms of straight economics, you are probably right, the dollar store sells more macaroni and cheese and those types of inferior goods, which may be the fact that their same store sales are up.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inferior_good

I think you and Rebecca are both probably right. In periods of a down economy inferior goods see a surge and currently, companies that have previously been sellers or inferior goods are seeing a boom while trying to re-brand themselves.

Coupons however, would be an example of price discrimination due to different people’s sensitivity to price elasticity.

]]> By: Rebecca Thorman http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-253997 Rebecca Thorman Tue, 05 May 2009 21:43:06 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/#comment-253997 @ Dutchess - Nice! Sounds like a blast. @ Jeremy - Definitely not. In fact, the New York Times article specifically talks about how Dollar Stores are adding new items and completely revamping their image. I'm sure thousands of mothers would argue that coupons (from coupons.com) aren't an inferior good, and Alice hasn't launched yet, but I'm confident it's a great company with an amazing selection of products. Thanks for the comment! @ Jason - Thanks! I've heard a lot of good things about Seattle too. @ Dutchess – Nice! Sounds like a blast.

@ Jeremy – Definitely not. In fact, the New York Times article specifically talks about how Dollar Stores are adding new items and completely revamping their image. I’m sure thousands of mothers would argue that coupons (from coupons.com) aren’t an inferior good, and Alice hasn’t launched yet, but I’m confident it’s a great company with an amazing selection of products. Thanks for the comment!

@ Jason – Thanks! I’ve heard a lot of good things about Seattle too.

]]> By: Jason http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-253983 Jason Tue, 05 May 2009 20:58:45 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/#comment-253983 Seattle is known for their start-up companies and there is a great website that provides information about them (http://www.seattle20.com/). Seattle is known for their start-up companies and there is a great website that provides information about them (http://www.seattle20.com/).

]]> By: Jeremy http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-253966 Jeremy Tue, 05 May 2009 17:10:55 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2009/05/05/who-hires-in-a-recession/#comment-253966 So essentially, the logic behind #1 is to work for companies that produce "inferior goods"? So essentially, the logic behind #1 is to work for companies that produce “inferior goods”?

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