Unemployment is not a great thing to write about, but I urge you to read this column as it is written with a personal twist.

According to records, there are about 14.5 million unemployed and about five people going after every job that is open. These are people who are “on the books” and registered with their state employment office.

Many of the unemployed have fallen off the radar and no longer “count” in the government’s records.

A recent story from Reuters has some interesting facts about unemployment in the United States – especially unemployment and veterans which sits at 15.2% (for those who are counted). Continue reading →