by debidrecksler | Nov 15, 2008 | Economy
During these hard economic times businesses are having to cut back on company parties in an effort to cut costs. The big bashes are being replaced by potluck dinners or holiday lunch at the all you can eat buffet.It may seem like I’m harping on this subject but...
by debidrecksler | Oct 25, 2008 | Economy
Today, I was shopping and had the opportunity to talk to a few salespeople who work strictly on commission. They were all standing around looking pretty miserable because none of them had made a sale all day. They expressed their frustration at not only their lack of...
by debidrecksler | Oct 8, 2008 | Economy
The other day while grocery shopping I did my usual comparative pricing and discovered a store brand of tuna fish that was considerably less expensive than the more popular brands. With all the recent price hikes, I was pleased to have saved some money. What I...
by debidrecksler | Oct 4, 2008 | Economy
My children mean the world to me. My dream would be for all of them to live nearby so that I could be a big part of their lives. But that is not reality…We live in a small mountain town and the jobs in many fields are either non-existent or the pay is so...
by debidrecksler | Oct 1, 2008 | Economy
Today I met a young man who moved to our area from Mexico . He works 7 days a week as a painter…He is grateful for the work, considering himself fortunate to be employed during these difficult economic times. In a few weeks his wife will be giving birth to their...
by debidrecksler | Sep 29, 2008 | Economy
Everyone is hanging on to the edge of their seats waiting to see what happens after the House of Representatives rejected the Bailout Bill today.People are walking around in panic mode because the media is painting such a dismal scenario. As I said the other day, most...
