Originally Posted by
Nikki Pooh
Assuming that all 50% of the unemployed were not making an effort to get a job would be considered a major generalization. My point is, out of the 50%, how many are making a gainful effort to seek employment, instead of blaming everyone for their misfortunes.
Did Joanne Watson address drop-out rate for DPS. I know what it's like to be unemployed, no car, etc. But, I had the will to finish high school, earn a degree [[in Georgia) and come back to this dump to make a positive contribution to society. I work and volunteer my time as a tutor. If there are no jobs here in Michigan, at least get an education to become more competitive in another city, state or country for that matter.
Maybe you consider me lucky, but whatever you call it, it doesn't take away from the fact that my values and upbringing played a major role in whether I chose to sit back, collect a check, have a bunch of kids I cannot afford, but somehow manage to go to the latest concert or stage play and get my hair and nails done every week [[in every color of the damn rainbow). Oh...and wait on everyone else to pay my rent, utility bills and food expense.
Moving back from Georgia, one of the first things I noticed was that a lot of the culture here is based on material things. The latest car, the furs, the gators, rental properties, etc. A lot people were living above their means. All this flamboyancy has come back to bite this city in the ass. It's no longer the place to be.
Just saying...