Detroit Metro Area

Elizabeth White has been on the edge of the fiscal cliff for years, but you'd never know it from outside appearances. "Everybody is pretending," she says. In her self-published book "Fifty-Five, Unemployed, and Faking Normal" she painfully chronicles the crash of a flourishing career and upper-middle class lifestyle -- and she's not alone. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr4dHa0xzagjuDf2Vd36q5nLcYywIBuO9

Immediate hire for hard working dependable person NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED (Pontiac Area Only Please) Needed: Hardworking, dependable individual ready and willing to work. No experience needed. Will train the right person. Will drive company vehicle to multiple job sites as part of the floating Supervisors team. General light labor required. Potential for all the over time you can handle. Monday through Saturday. Can work 7 days if you want. Make up to $1000 week. Only serious candidates please.

Qualifications: Valid drivers license and live in Pontiac, MI area. Great Attendance will be key. Working dependable cell phone. Can follow instructions and work with limited supervision. No resume needed. If you are ready to put in some work and get steady pay send email with contact information and what hours/days you can work to:

ramonsdesk@gmail.com

In 2016, the Working In America initiative launched to collect stories from workers across the country to tell us about the challenges and joys of what they do and how they do it.

Join working people across our country who have shared their work experiences by submitting your story at https://working.org/working-stories/

Below are examples of working stories shared by participants – can you relate? What is something about your job that people don't know?

Share your thoughts at https://working.org

Sruthi Naraharisetti Public Policy/Social Work 24 years old Ypsilanti, MI 48197

What is one thing about your work that most people don't know?

One thing about my work that most people don't know is that it's not always fulfilling, but the hope for, faith in, and love of people keeps me moving forward.

What makes you most proud of the work you do?

What makes me most proud of my work is the opportunity to serve others.

• See more at: https://working.org/story/sruthi-naraharisetti/

Our snow removal teams service commercial, industrial and residential sites throughout Southeastern Michigan. We are looking for hard-working, motivated snow plow drivers, equipment operators and sidewalk crews who want to supplement their winter income and join a great team! We also have direct report opportunities in Dearborn as well as the Oakland County for all positions listed below. Snow Plow Drivers/Equipment Operators - $17-$25 Sidewalk Team Member Requirements - $15 - $17 These positions have the possibility of becoming year round - working full time with our Landscape and Lawn Maintenance Teams in the spring/summer/fall. We offer medical insurance, 401K, great wages and room to grow!

To Apply • E-mail - employment@yourwaypropertyservices.com • Visit the job page on our website - www.yourwaypropertyservices.com • Call Andrea for more information -- 248-676-8508

Oakland County, MI - On October 6, from 11a-3p, Speedway is holding a district hiring event. All positions are open. Interested applicants can show up for an on-the-spot interview. http://www.wxyz.com/money/workers-wanted/all-speedway-locations-are-holding-a-hiring-event-in-waterford-novi-commerce-areas-oct-6-2016

Needed: Hardworking, dependable individual ready and willing to work. No experience needed. Will train the right person. Will drive company vehicle to multiple job sites as part of the floating Supervisors team. General light labor required. Potential for all the over time you can handle. Monday through Saturday. Can work 7 days if you want. Make up to $1000 week. Only serious candidates please.

Qualifications: Valid drivers license and live in Pontiac, MI area. Great Attendance will be key. Working dependable cell phone. Can follow instructions and work with limited supervision. No resume needed. If you are ready to put in some work and get steady pay send email with contact information and what hours/days you can work to:

ramonsdesk@gmail.com

Detroit, MI - On July 29th over 50 employers representing various industries will in attendance and discussing employment opportunities with local candidates. Complete details available via this link for your review, http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/detroit-job-expo-featuring-500-career-opportunities-2143239.htm

General Motors and the Detroit Tigers are hosting an all-day job fair for veterans Friday (7/15) at Comerica Park. The Hiring Our Heroes job fair begins at 9a - 2p and those attending will get 2 FREE tickets to the Friday night Tigers game vs. KC Royals. Read more details here, http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/2016/07/12/gm-tigers-veteran-jobfair/87005348/

Hey Metro Detroit job seekers check out this job fair happening in the Detroit area this month. JobFairGiant.com is sponsoring the event on June 29th, from 9:00 am to 3:00pm, at the Sheraton Hotel, 8000 Merriman Rd, Romulus, MI 48174. Job applicants seeking a better job, or a new career direction will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with 100 employers. Link attached has complete details, Good Luck! http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/largest-michigan-job-expo-features-100-hiring-companies-2135079.htm

Administrative Assistant Needed for Downtown Pontiac Office. Satellite office for multi state and bi-continental consulting firm. ~Must have good communication skills ~Proficient in MS Office Suites ~Prior office admin experienced ~Experience with legal, accounting or consulting offices a plus

Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirement to ramonsdesk@gmail.com