Job loss estimate from closed borders etc

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   When our borders, airports, schools, malls, sporting events and other
gathering places have been closed by the government, what percentage of
the work force in your estimation will be jobless?

Poll Question: What percentage of the U.S. poulation do you expect will be jobless
Vote	Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
	less than 20%	1	[4.76%]
	20% to 30%	3	[14.29%]
	30% to 40%	4	[19.05%]
	40% to 50%	3	[14.29%]
	Above 50%	10	[47.62%]

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Paul Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List V.I.P. Member Joined: December 10 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 157	Post Options Post Reply Quote Paul Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Job loss estimate from closed borders etc Posted: January 10 2006 at 11:05am
	When our borders, airports, schools, malls, sporting events and other gathering places have been closed by the government, what percentage of the work force in your estimation will be jobless?
	Seeking like minded individuals that would like to have a back up plan if this thing really takes hold. I'm in the midst of buying some very remote land and I need some earthy people to join me.

Deej Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List V.I.P. Member Joined: December 29 2005 Status: Offline Points: 285	Post Options Post Reply Quote Deej Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 10 2006 at 11:19am
	seeing that our nations economy is based on consuming, and many people work in the retail industry, i'd say more than 50 % if they close borders, malls and such. we really need to look at what is really essential. i work in auto industry- not essential, brother salesman- ne, sister in law- dentist- ne-- sister- designer- non essential, brother- teacher- not essential, list goes on. if things get bad, i'm afraid will all be jobless.
	dee

Corn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Valued Member Joined: December 13 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1219	Post Options Post Reply Quote Corn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 10 2006 at 5:09pm
	they will always need grave diggers. Paul what about our mobile crematorium? that huge bbq pit on wheels. We'll be busy.

meewee Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Valued Member Joined: December 13 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 595	Post Options Post Reply Quote meewee Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 10 2006 at 5:35pm
	Hubby works for Ames True Temper Tools. He and I will both be out of a job as I work for The School District. Meewee
	God Bless us all!

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 10 2006 at 6:18pm
	I have a question...you said percent of our population that will be unemployed. Now I assume that you mean how many people going into the pandemic loosing their job during pandemic. But which did you mean??? I haven't voted because I just wasn't positive what population figure you were targeting. But not everyone works. Labor stats from BLS.gov: Dec 05: Civilian employed: 142,779,000 Government emp: 12,888,000 Stated another way: 62.8% of US population is employed. If we suffer more than a 12% job loss due to a pandemic we will have more unemployed vs employed people. I have seen stats that say we may see a 20% job loss. I felt those statistics were a bit polyanish, but hey, what do I know. Point is I am not looking forward to a situation where less than 50% of the population is earning a wage, paying taxes, etc. Addendum: I take it back...you addressed my question in your very first sentence!!! Bad week, sorry. Edited by SophiaZoe

Paul Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List V.I.P. Member Joined: December 10 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 157	Post Options Post Reply Quote Paul Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 10 2006 at 10:48pm
	Corn Dog I thought you were gonna drive the truck while I take care of the books. I think I can get Sophie to ride shot gun for you. I think she said she was going to be out of a job.
	Seeking like minded individuals that would like to have a back up plan if this thing really takes hold. I'm in the midst of buying some very remote land and I need some earthy people to join me.