The experience economy

In this very competitive and uncertainty economy, the one thing that has come on top if experience. Although experience was always required for getting jobs but this time with so many people out of work and for longer periods of time, that companies have a big leeway in what they require in a person they are hiring and the particular experience a person possesses in order to do a certain job wins out. But what about the people who have been out of work for a long time and whose skills are now rusty. Also people who are new and have not had the chance to gain experiences. These people have a hard time finding jobs and are at a disadvantage against recently laid off or experienced person. I can understand that companies may not have the time or the patience or money to spend to train some person who may or may not stay with them for long term, but do we ignore all these people who will ultimately cost money not only to the other tax payers but the economy as a whole because they will then waste away their skills, go on welfare and then put more burden on an already burden welfare system. The lack of training by the companies is so much glaring that people are getting discouraged to apply for jobs or make so much effort to secure a job that it stresses them out and that in turn put burden on the health care system. So all this expectations about job applicants having experience snowballs into indirect costs that ultimately hurt the competitiveness of the U.S. economy. Everybody deserves a break and a person with stale skills or no experiences should be hired and trained for that job because that is what human resources are all about.

On the lighter side-Movies-Red Tails-Cuba Gooding Jr, Terrence Howard

This is a true story about how the first African American unit of the Army Air force came into being fighting both the enemy and bigotry in World War II. Excellent aerial sequences and good acting by all including some unknowns. Recommended

On the lighter side-Movies-Brave (2012)

Another animated winner by Pixar® people regarding a Scottish princess who does not want to follow tradition and get married and in order to change her fate gets in trouble and learns a valuable lesson. Good movie with moral lessons, although some scenes maybe scary for very young kids. Although very nicely made, I wonder if it will make back it’s reportedly almost 200 million dollar price tag in making and marketing (it may but not by much I assume). Anyway recommended for kids and adults.

On the lighter side-Movies-Sherlock Holmes: A game of Shadows-Robert Downey Jr, Jude Law

Robert Downey Jr. is back as Sherlock Holmes along with his assistant Dr. Watson (played by Jude Law) in this exciting sequel to the popular Sherlock Holmes movie a few years ago. This time he is battling his nemesis Dr. Moriarty who is trying to start world war by creating demand for his weapons. Exciting action sequences and acting makes this a winner. Highly Recommended.