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Thought you had it tough looking for a job as you were about to graduate from college? Those graduating this year not only have it bad- but it is only about to get worse. According to a study conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), employers expect to hire 22% fewer new graduates this year than last year’s graduating class. This is the biggest dip new hire recruiting has seen since 2002 when the 9/11 attacks and the dot-com downfall had hiring down 36%. This downturn however leveled off in 2003, rebounded in 2004, and was followed by almost four years of double-digit increases in hiring. This time around however, employers are uncertain when and if hiring will resume. The current economic situation has forced most employers to reevaluate their college hire plans. New graduates are advised to consider all options and not give up. They may find a job that they never would have expected ending up.

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With more and more people losing their jobs, becoming homeless, or being evicted from their homes, their four-legged friends are starting to suffer. People cannot afford their homes or their pets and many animals are being sent to shelters or let loose to fend for themselves. Humane societies have seen a quadruple in the number of animals they are receiving, and adoptions are slowing. Japanese police recently arrested a dog breeder who allowed close to 100 animals starve to death in their kennels. The man had apparently run out of money to buy pet food and abandoned his kennels after being pressured by money lenders to repay his debts.

Are you a pet owner facing financial hardships? Here are some tips for you:

• Always keep your pet on a leash outdoors. Free roaming animals are more prone to accidents, resulting in veterinary bills.
• Inform your veterinarian of your tight finances and ask that they only administer the basics needed to keep your pet healthy (ie. essential vaccinations)
• Consider getting pet health insurance.
• Buy your pet less expensive toys.

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