Posts Tagged: jobs

Vintage photo father and son factory worjers

Job Security a Thing of the Past -Vanishing America

Job security in a big manufacturing plant has gone the way of the tailed fin automobile. Today both are quaint notions, remnants of that mythological American dream past. The promises offered by  manufacturing was always a secure path to the

Vintage photo father and son factory worjers

Job Security a Thing of the Past -Vanishing America

Job security in a big manufacturing plant has gone the way of the tailed fin automobile. Today both are quaint notions, remnants of that mythological American dream past. The promises offered by  manufacturing was always a secure path to the

vintage 1930s photo couple shoveling snow

The Chilling Facts of Income Inequality

Depressing news- income inequality in America isn’t new. Frigid winters during the Great Depression could be particularly cruel as the chasm between the toasty haves and the chilly have not’s grew wider. Decked out in their luxurious Russian Lynx or

vintage 1930s photo couple shoveling snow

The Chilling Facts of Income Inequality

Depressing news- income inequality in America isn’t new. Frigid winters during the Great Depression could be particularly cruel as the chasm between the toasty haves and the chilly have not’s grew wider. Decked out in their luxurious Russian Lynx or

Vintage ad 1939 man on phone getting job

Honey I Got the Job!

Watch how quickly the Republicans take credit for the improving economy while ignoring the fact that the tea party infused obstructionist policies delayed our recovery several agonizing years.

Vintage ad 1939 man on phone getting job

Honey I Got the Job!

Watch how quickly the Republicans take credit for the improving economy while ignoring the fact that the tea party infused obstructionist policies delayed our recovery several agonizing years.

vintage illustration 1933 Man vs Machine

Man and Machines

Are machines after your job? A struggling middle class grappling with unemployment, frets over headlines warning “How Technology is Destroying Jobs!” Sounds familiar, but the warning is from 1933. Looking to place the blame of the economic woes of the

vintage illustration 1933 Man vs Machine

Man and Machines

Are machines after your job? A struggling middle class grappling with unemployment, frets over headlines warning “How Technology is Destroying Jobs!” Sounds familiar, but the warning is from 1933. Looking to place the blame of the economic woes of the

vintage illustration typist

Working Women

Labor Day is a good time to start  learning to “lean in,” ladies. The first Monday in September is officially” the day to commemorate the social and economic achievements of the American worker.” No question, working women today have it

vintage illustration typist

Working Women

Labor Day is a good time to start  learning to “lean in,” ladies. The first Monday in September is officially” the day to commemorate the social and economic achievements of the American worker.” No question, working women today have it

Avon Lady Ad

Ding Dong…Avon Calling

 The lyrical sound of Ding Dong… Avon Calling was music to my mid-century mother’s ears.   My father may have said he wanted to be a hands on kinda Dad but it was my Mother who had her hands filled especially

Avon Lady Ad

Ding Dong…Avon Calling

 The lyrical sound of Ding Dong… Avon Calling was music to my mid-century mother’s ears.   My father may have said he wanted to be a hands on kinda Dad but it was my Mother who had her hands filled especially

Vintage ad illustration businessmen 1950

Time Tested Tips To Land a Job

A crackerjack resume can only take you so far. In a rough economy, opportunity knocks few times these days. Too many folks are seeking jobs and competition is keen. So it is important to make every asset count. To help

Vintage ad illustration businessmen 1950

Time Tested Tips To Land a Job

A crackerjack resume can only take you so far. In a rough economy, opportunity knocks few times these days. Too many folks are seeking jobs and competition is keen. So it is important to make every asset count. To help

The Right to Choose

“The Right to Choose” that ran in Boys Life Magazine, July 1963 was adapted from the book “Why the United States is Rich” by Wheeler McMillen. Americans may be free to choose the kind of work they want to do-just

The Right to Choose

“The Right to Choose” that ran in Boys Life Magazine, July 1963 was adapted from the book “Why the United States is Rich” by Wheeler McMillen. Americans may be free to choose the kind of work they want to do-just

vintage illustration graduates shaing a coke

Graduates Deserve A Break Today

Graduation is a big moment in any family life. Proud parents watching their recent graduates receiving a diploma from the Dean of their school is replicated coast to coast; that simple piece of paper insuring a great future, their ticket

vintage illustration graduates shaing a coke

Graduates Deserve A Break Today

Graduation is a big moment in any family life. Proud parents watching their recent graduates receiving a diploma from the Dean of their school is replicated coast to coast; that simple piece of paper insuring a great future, their ticket

Boy and girl graduate with mortar board and graduation gown

Graduation-Red Letter Day

The thrill of college graduation…the diploma…the cards and gifts….the congratulations of friends…come but once in a lifetime. Truly a red letter day. Now you can keep that day forever, with the memory-saving magic of your massive student loans. The  debt

Boy and girl graduate with mortar board and graduation gown

Graduation-Red Letter Day

The thrill of college graduation…the diploma…the cards and gifts….the congratulations of friends…come but once in a lifetime. Truly a red letter day. Now you can keep that day forever, with the memory-saving magic of your massive student loans. The  debt