economy

A recent survey proves it.  There are certain college graduates who would really, honestly,  and truly would go with their kids to their job interview.  (I had to type this twice to actually let it sink in)

Have you ever been involved in a conversation about the national debt?  Problems with getting jobs? Do you know deep inside that you have the answers, but frustrated that no one's asked your advice?  Well, here's your chance

President Obama is in the Albany area today and you can follow along on Twitter via hastag #obama518 - a lot of people complaining about the traffic but others commenting on Air Force One.

UPDATE @ 1:48: President Obama, after speaking for 22 minutes, has left the podium at UAlbany. He spoke of the tremendous growth we've had here in the Albany area and his vision for seeing that happen in every American city. He spoke about jobs and creating them - and bringing jobs back home from overseas. The President also outline a to-do list for Congress, joking that there are only a handful o

This morning I was honored to serve as emcee as the sixth Carhartt store in the nation opened its doors in Crossgates Mall.  For those of you who didn't have the opportunity to make it, you missed a great event!  Not to worry, you have me to tell you all about it!

People are sending out resumes right, left and center around here and elsewhere.  I found three things that you should NEVER do if you are sending out resumes.  Just trying to help, folks

I saw something very interesting the other night that I think many of you might like.  Walmart is changing their on line shopping policy by adding a cash option.  Cash!  Online!

Over the last few years we have all lived through some bad economic news in one way or another. Hopefully, things are starting to turn around, and in some areas the economic picture beginning to look a little brighter, but certainly not everywhere. Budgets continue to be tight in a tough economy (especially in local government), but here is something you don't typically see- a manager firing himse

Here is the daily dilemma for Tuesday, March 27th, 2012:

Here is the daily dilemma for Friday, March 16th, 2012:

The Sean and Richie Show, in an effort to report the news from all over the world, have taken the bold and costly step of hiring overseas correspondents to "get the story first and get it right".  Our in-depth reporter, Kelly Jo Hearsey will bring you up-to-date now on the steep fuel prices in her great country.  You may never whine again after hearing this.

This is purely my observation, and it's no better than one you would have. The only difference is that I'm lucky enough to have a forum here to express it.  (But I'll give you a chance to share my forum at the end).  Here is why I think big box retailers are idiots and will lose in the long run if they don't shape up!