Meet the Brainiac Homeless Man With a Ph.D. Who Can’t Find a Job
- Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:30am by
Billy Hallowell
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Times are tough. Perhaps the chilling economic realities can be best encapsulated by the tragic story of Dr. Maurice Johnson. Despite holding a doctorate in plasma physics from Dartmouth College and a masters in electrical engineering and acoustics from Purdue University, Johnson, 55, claims that he is homeless and without a job.
Though he has apparently declined part-time jobs in other cities due to financial and travel constraints, this overqualified man has allegedly been without employment since last November. Currently, he resides in a homeless shelter, describing his current situation as “just simply bad luck.” In terms of his shelter experience, he says it is one he hopes to never have to repeat in his life. Below, watch him describe what he has gone through in a YouTube interview:
Time’s NewsFeed summarizes:
Johnson spent all of his savings and sold all of his earthly belongings, including his car, to prevent foreclosure on his parents’ house in Cleveland, Ohio so that his mother with Alzheimer‘s wouldn’t have to move.
“They paid my way through school,” Johnson said. “If it’s going to take ten years, I’m going to make their final years safe and comfortable.” He then moved to Boston expecting to take a job he had been offered, but found out when he got there that it had been given away.
But, Johnson isn’t giving up. He’s been sending his resume out and he is hopeful that he will be able to get into either education or the sciences. When it comes to the challenges he’s faced, though, he seems to believe that his race has caused him difficulties. Additionally, he blames the dry spell in employment on the fact that he is overqualified (after all, those degrees are pretty impressive). Below, see a screen shot from his LinkedIn profile, which is also awe-inspiring:
The Daily What appropriately writes:
Maurice Johnson…challenges the popular perception of homeless people by being an unemployed aerospace engineer with two Master’s degrees.
A symptom of our times? Possibly. But, it is worth noting that, though the video is gaining sympathy for Johnson (and it is quite possible that sympathy is warranted), the details have not necessarily been substantiated. Jumping to conclusions, as some outlets have done, before verifying is probably not the best way forward.
But, taking the story for what it is — especially if the details check out — one can certainly surmise that we’re living with some difficult economic realities.
(h/t TIME’s NewsFeed)
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Ookspay
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 12:13pmCarreer tip… Mcdonalds 7am-3pm, Burger King 4pm-11pm 16x $7 = $112 per day plus all you can eat.
Report Post »teddie888
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 12:26pmWhat was his last job & for how long? Doesn’t say.
Report Post »Vixvenom
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 12:35pmGonna have to raise the BS flag on this one. There is no way in hades a PhD in any science can’t get a job. There are literally thousands of academic and government jobs available to a PhD in physics….BS! He has to have something else going on…..any community college would beat his door down…BSBSBSBS!!!!!!!
Report Post »abbygirl1994
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 12:41pmCrap, they aren’t even hiring young people.. have you seen the % rate of unemployed kids???
Report Post »Vixvenom
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 1:03pmThis one is getting my goat…..challenge….google online colleges, pick any one, go to academic openings, pick one of the many available. A PhD in physics qualifies you to teach any undergrad course in physics and math, and most in engineering. And he’s African American, virtually quadrupling his chances……It would take me exactly 1 day to get a job will those qualifications. With an online college, he could teach from a public library……again, BSBSBS!
Report Post »Lover of America
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 1:06pmHow rude of you.
Report Post »Ookspay
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 1:11pm@Vixvenom – I totally agree, something fishy here for sure. My Dad always told me the easiest life in the world is being a homeless begger. No responsibility, bills or deadlines, quitting is easy. 90% of success is just showing up.
Report Post »wmquack
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 1:35pmEasy to make armchair judgements, eh?
I’m a registered civil engineer, and have been out of work for 10-months. Army Vet w/ Kuwait Liberation Medal, carry Class A CDL (truck driver license). Tried to go to general labor route, truck driver, handy man, etc. after 4-months, but was over-qualified and nobody wanted to hire. 1-year senior management experience is under-qualified for management position. Family ties and spouse job make it near impossible to relocate for work.
I’m not as old as Dr. Johnson, but I don’t do social networking, and only have 22 connections on LinkedIn. Stereotypical science/math/engineer types aren’t social butterflies. Judge not, lest yea be judged – but prayers are always welcome.
Report Post »MBA
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 1:37pmMy thoughts exactly. I finished my M.A. way back when I couldn’t find a job in my field so I worked for $3.35 an hour to pay the bills. I figured if I had to do minimum wage, I would only take jobs that where I could learn something that would improve my skills. I learned to be an accountant, editor/proofreader, I painted a lot of houses and cleaned a lot of toilets before things started to look up. But I never had to declare bankruptcy and always had my house to live in.
Report Post »Apple Bite
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 1:45pmNo, it’s not “all you can eat”. They charge you for any food you might want to have for yourself….
Report Post »old white guy
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 1:55pmelectrical engeering. jeez you think the guy could figure out how to wire a house and maybr get a job.
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 1:55pmHire a 55 year old, no matter the initials behind his name, in this economy? I’d be surprised if he got hired when/if the economy turns around. And what ultra-intelligent man wants to flip burgers, when they want young people who can’t even assemble one properly. And not everyone is cut out to be a teacher.
Report Post »@ Coyote2
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 2:05pmIt appears he educated far beyond his intelligence like most PHDs (piled higher and deeper).
Report Post »robert
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 2:09pmI’m sorry, but I can’t take this seriously.
Why?
Because there are so many blacks under AA who are “given” entry to school; then “given” inflated grades under AA; then certification which is nothing more than a worthless piece of paper.
Then there are PC corporations who were earning so much money up til this economic crash they can waste money for salaries for a token black here and there. When hard times hit, the first to go are these AA hires.
I have no reason to believe this is anything other than the norm, especially since he describes his work as an expeditor of sorts, which means he shuffles paper work by him to someone else in a position that was created to employ a black, so Jesse Jackson won’t boycott the firm and cost them business for not hiring enough blacks.
Also, the entire world of academia is a farce anymore, and corporations are now being forced to come back to earth after years of unchecked prosperity. It’s time to cutback and trim all the fat.
The most affected will be AA awardees.
Report Post »SFsuper49er
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 2:21pmCollage wont work either if everybody is going
Report Post »LeaderShip
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 2:39pmI have a BS in engineering, an associates in electronics/robotics and 10 years biomedical field service experience. At almost the same age I’m working as a shipping & receiving clerk my back is killing me but I’m going to earn a living. The difference is I grew up really poor, but refused to live off the “system”, this guy maybe brainy, but he needs to gain a work ethic.
Report Post »Parkeralan
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 2:44pmLazy with a serious dose of “I’m too good for that” mixed in. How disappointed he must be in his vote for The Brother in Chief. “Where’s my Obama money?”
This story is full of holes and a lot of BS!
Report Post »101
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 2:59pmOver 50 yr old in this economy you will not find a job. Wait until these liberals living on credit driving their H2 hummers & Escalades, working to make minimum credit card payments and have a mortgage worth more than their home lose their jobs…the people living all high and mighty on credit are going to find themselves in the streets very soon, days of living on credit and pulling equity out of your home is over and so are the jobs!
Report Post »countrysideflair
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 3:04pmFast Food won’t hire over-qualified people. Businesses in general hire only the skill level required. This is because there is still training and costs of hiring someone, and over qualified people will leave as soon as a better job opens up.
How do I know this? Because as an independent contractor for Microsoft, I regularily find myself out of work, because of a 100-day required break-in-service. Local companies won’t touch me with a ten foot pole, because on day 101, Microsoft starts shoving big cash my way once again, and there is no way I am turning that opportunity down.
Report Post »Vixvenom
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 3:10pm@wmquack
Report Post »First, thank you for your service. But, with all due respect, this guy is homeless. I worked for the government for 15 yrs, a PhD practically guarantees you a job for GS-9 and above….maybe not what he wants, but he‘s not just getting buy on his wife’s salary…..he’s homeless. I’m not judging him, per se, but the validity of the story. I just can’t buy it….but will pray for him regardless.
melmatmic
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 3:24pmMickey D’s is hiring near me also. I respect any man who work’s for a living. Sorry about your mom but with all of those degrees you should have been saving. Read Dave Ramsey.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 4:04pmSounds fishy. A man with those qualifications would not be out of a job for long.
Report Post »He either won’t travel or move.
dr_funk
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 5:09pmWhy doesn’t he start a business instead of sitting around waiting for someone else to give him a job?
Report Post »Servant Of YHVH
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 5:59pm@Vixvenom
Report Post »Perhaps part of his problem is that, to me anyways, he sounds a little bit arrogant by saying that he brings to an organization the ability to cause interaction to everyone that works there. Perhaps if he was to say that he brings the ability to be able to work with and interact with the others then maybe he might have a better chance of getting a job. It is good to be confident but try not to sound or be condescending.
@ Coyote2
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 7:34pm@101
If one want’s to work, there is work. I have never had to advertise and all my life have had more work then I could keep up with. I tried hiring help but that didn’t work out. I only had one man that was worth a dam and after five years he quit and took a 9 to 5 job. After 45 years I’ve tried to retire but the phone keeps ringing.
Report Post »VoteBushIn12
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 7:46pmYou expect him to work 16 hours a day? He’s a Doctor for goodness sake, he doesn’t belong at a McDonalds. He has put his life into higher education and deserves a fitting position regardless of his color.
And for everyone doubting this man; you are a disgusting pig and I hope you rot in hell. I am so tired of how ignorant and stupid you people are. You doubt him yet you make no attempt to research his case on your own. You just blatantly disbelieve without cause and care not for correction.
Here is his LinkedIn profile:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/maurice-johnson/14/b42/b9
You people make me sick. I hope you all die in a fire.
Taquoshi
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 8:04pmI overheard the previous Superintendent of Schools for our city say that someone qualified to teach physics could basically write their own check. However, I also happen to know that when someone has multiple degress, like PhDs, there is a differential that is included in a salary. So, it truly may be too expensive to hire him as a teacher. BUT that doesn‘t mean he wouldn’t be able to tutor. And he could do that by meeting his students at the local library.
Report Post »Michael
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 8:07pmI don’t normally comment on these but have to I on this, here is a 60 jobs at Syracuse Unveristy that is open and this pays 80.000 a year.
tle Non Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor
Location 4-206 CST
Rate of Pay $80,000
Grade 00
Hours As determined by department and/or chair.
Job # 027843
Job Description Syracuse University’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) will hire a non- tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level for a period of two years in research areas closely related to green data center applications. Areas of expertise include data center design and energy efficient operations, virtualization and cloud computing, sustainable engineering, systems engineering, and instrumentation. Experience working in multiple research areas, as well as a history of collaborative research, are desirable. The selected candidate would be working closely with colleagues in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering, and is expected to explore new research directions utilizing the data and testbed at Syracuse University’s recently built Green Data Center. Innovative and entrepreneurial abilities would be highly valued, and substantial interactions with industrial organizations are expected.
This position is renewable depending upon the needs of the Department, availability of funds, and the performance of the faculty member.
Report Post »Qualifications A doctorate in
Michael
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 8:07pmSo it is a bunch of BS
Report Post »Ookspay
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 8:44pm@VoteBushIn12 “You expect him to work 16 hours a day? He’s a Doctor for goodness sake, he doesn’t belong at a McDonalds. He has put his life into higher education and deserves a fitting position regardless of his color.”
I don’t expect him to do anything. He can be homeless or employed his choice.
It is this elitist blather that you espouse that has got this country in so much trouble, “he’s a Doctor for goodness sake”…We once were a Country of rugged individualists who could overcome anything and support ourselves. Now thanks to academia barfing pinheads like you, we have evolved into a population of mostly unskilled habitual breast feeders.
Report Post »ConstitutionFreedomLover
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:52pm@vixvenom, It is very true that people with a lot of degrees have a hard time finding a job and especially in this economy. We have a friend that we know and the person has a lot of experience in there field…but unfortunately people don’t want to hire this person. The older the people get and the more experience they have they are less likely to be able to find or keep a job. Businesses seem to want younger less experienced people. 1. Because they don’t have to pay as much to these ones starting out. and 2. They are younger. These seem to be the big ones that companies are doing. So no it is not BS.
Report Post »Mountain Dew
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:06pm@WMQUACK Class A CDL and no one will hire you because you are overqualified? Bullcrap! Definately something quacky about that. I’ll bet you either refuse to drive OTR or want some ridiculous wage. Even in this economy those guys are working. There’s a lot of guys out there with Masters Degrees and Bachelors driving trucks. You aren’t telling the whole story.
Report Post »NC1
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 8:57amMight have the brains but does he have the skills?
Report Post »Mizurax
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 10:35amYou’re an idiot. I’d rather be homeless than work at McDonalds. If I had to hang around the morons that work at McDonalds every day, I’d lose my brain. You become who you surround yourself with.
Report Post »Bro. Chuck
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 12:11pmBrother,
We will keep you in our prayers, as well as your mother here in Cleveland….
I will give you the benefit of the doubt on the surface -
but in this day and age?
the story has a verry weird vibe…
but I do sense that peace in you….
not bitter or resentful.
I won’t judge – That’s for our Creator to do….
only He knows your heart.
Bad luck?
or Satan trying to short circuit what God has planned for you in the coming days….
just because it caught you by suprise….
don’t let it rob you of what HE wants for you!
If you feel His Hand over you, speak up, Brother….
Your witness will be His Glory!
His Shalom be upon you….
Seek His Truth -
Seek His Mercy & LovingKindness….
He will bless you and reveal His Will -
Place your heart into His Hand,
He will hold you close and Honor your Faith & Obedience….
Be Blessed in YahShua….
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 1:59pmIn the article it says he lost most of his money keeping his alzheimer’s mother in her house. I assume that means he paid off her mortgage and it wiped him out. After moving to a different city to a place where they said they were going to hire him, they had given his job away. I can see how that could happen.
Report Post »Black Manta
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 12:08pmIt’s not about bad luck….This country is loseing it’s Blessings from the Lord above…Why? Simple, cause we as Americans are turning our backs on the Lord…Ask yourselves How? God bless u all….
Report Post »nysparkie
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:59amThose credentials and only 6 connections? I find that “interesting”. He had no other so-workers, alumni or professional trade organizations that he could list them on Linked IN? Sounds, walks and looks like a Duck to me.
Report Post »DrewA72
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 12:41pmThis man is just another example of the DEPRESSION this country is really facing. My father years ago had ppl come to him for jobs but he couldn’t help them; and these were people with master degrees etc. way before this mess started! So, I believe the Dr., I have exhausted every contact and cannot get work.
I talked to an old boss and asked for a heart to heart thinking I PO‘d people he said its not you people are at a place where they are so fearful for their own jobs they won’t risk their reputation for anyone. Its easy for some here to bash b/c you aren’t there… yet… you aren’t long term unemployed like many of us. I have a earned a legit 4yr degree (from a school that doesn’t advertise on TV, yea I actually sat in 300 person lecture halls) possess 15+yrs in business-to-business outside sales, inside sales, account management and product development (tangible/intangible products; prototype to final product resulting to actual sales) and management experience who can’t get work.
If you are looking for an innovative, entrepreneurial out of the box thinker that can use my unique skillset in business development, operations/ administration and/ or new product development in So CA (I know I know whats a conservative patriot doing in the land of fruits and nuts) drop me a line. http://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewavilla
Report Post »@ Coyote2
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:42pmOne look at him says enough.
Report Post »junkmaninohio
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:58amAnd who paid for all that education? My guess is the taxpayers picked up the entire tab.
Report Post »Nick84
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 12:04pm“Johnson spent all of his savings and sold all of his earthly belongings, including his car, to prevent foreclosure on his parents’ house in Cleveland, Ohio so that his mother with Alzheimer‘s wouldn’t have to move.
“They paid my way through school,” Johnson said. “If it’s going to take ten years, I’m going to make their final years safe and comfortable.” He then moved to Boston expecting to take a job he had been offered, but found out when he got there that it had been given away.”
Do people on this site even read the articles?
Report Post »AlansTigg
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 12:07pmgood question Nick
Report Post »mils
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 12:07pmof course we did…
but, i want to see sharpton and jackson step in and put our money to use and get this man a job
THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG HERE THAT WE ARE NOT SEEING/BEING TOLD….
Report Post »Absurd_Libturd
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 12:13pmThe article states that his parents paid his way through school (or so he claims).
Report Post »Tortilla
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 12:19pmHis parents paid his way through school.
Report Post »@ Coyote2
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 2:16pmOne look says it all!
Report Post »grannyjojo
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:55amFrom what I’ve READ it sounds like a travesty and I wish him good luck and may the Lord bless and be with him, no matter what. However, and its a big however, something doesn’t quite smell right. I somehow don‘t believe someone with credentials such as his and what SEEMS to be an standing upright citizen can’t find a job? I don‘t believe we’re hearing all the story. Remember the down and out radio announcer with the great voice? But I WILL say I don’t at ALL believe RACE has ANYTHING to do his not finding a job. Lord, please look to this man and help him in ways we don’t and cannot understand. Only You Lord, really knows what this gentleman needs and only You know how to help and comfort this soul to bring him back to You and on his feet. In Jesus’ name, Amen. “Every knee will bow and every tongue confess”
Report Post »CM Sackett
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:55amIt’s not your color, fine sir.
I’ve been searching DAILY for over 3 years… (proven sustained and marked success in Project Management ~Marketing/Training/Instructional Design/Motivational Training,Speaking~ with clients such as Walmart, Motorola, Toyota, BEHR Paints, Ortho-McNeil, etc., etc., etc.)
I’m also a published author and photographer.
NOTHING… yet.
Report Post »AlansTigg
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 12:06pmI looked for 2.5 years…working now but it’s not what I used to do, not really using my skills, not what I really enjoy doing and NOT what I’m accostumed to earning…but ya know what…I’m learning to enjoy the work and believe that this has provided a much needed change in my perspective on things in general….still miss the money though, lol
Report Post »cjane96
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 12:16pmI am finding that most of us that were earning $100K and up are having the most difficult time finding proper employment. I lost my job Sept. 2008 and have been working for a 1/4 of what I used to make but I am glad to be doing something rather than than living off of others.
Report Post »Schmuckatelli1997
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 12:40pmI spent 2.5 years without meaningful employment. I tried the fastfood route and was turned down for being over qualified. So went back to school and now I have a job. I was hired by the very school that I graduated from and noe things are looking up. With the notable exception of some very sizable student loans. But it is like the proverb that I like to say to my kids “There is no such thing as a free lunch”
Report Post »CM Sackett
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 1:13pmAlan,
When things began to thin out in the early summer of ‘08 I sent resumes out regularly. I also began in earnest to complete a book I had been sharing “live” online, as I crafted it (fun process!). In early ‘09 I self-published it, and sold nearly 2,000 copies worldwide by word of mouth.
I have a second book of short stories (father-son, man things) about ready for formatting ~ 3 more stories to go.
In my ‘other life’ I spent 14 years as a missionary/teacher and Hospice chaplain. Divorce changed all that. I spent nearly a year homeless, staying intermittently with friends as I searched for work. During this process of grieving, and refusing to give up, I decided to take stock. I looked at the basic skill sets, aptitudes and experiences I had garnered over the years… and put them to work in marketing, training and project management.
My first client was ******* Barrel. I helped them design their then-‘new’ website feature “THE NEIGHBORHOOD” and wrote feature stories for them for about 2 years.
It was the beginning of a very fun, good fit!
I get up every morning, a WINNER. And I search every day for that organization, company that’s looking to add another to their team.
CM Sackett
Report Post »I_Hate_Libs
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:53amThis guy seems like an awesome guy I hope he finds work.
The horror of the Democrat mind.
Report Post »sapper
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:52amsimple look at the excerpt from his resume tells me that either he‘s full of crap or he’s the worst resume writer I’ve ever seen. Aerospace engineer? Really? And unemployed? Really? PhD and a Masters and unemployed? REALLY? BULL!!!!!!!!!! Naturally it must be due to the color of his skin and has nothing to do with his totally crappy resume or his terrible work ethic. They don’t tell us what previous employers had to say about him. I recently worked with a black guy who had 40 years of experience and was let go because he was a complete ***** and kept screwing things up. I‘m sure he’s saying it‘s all because he’s black but the fact is it was his attitude and lack of performance. We still have several other black folks on the project and they are well liked and do a great job.
This story is setting off the BS detector like none I’ve ever seen before……..
Report Post »chips1
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 2:54pmHe might have degrees from college, but does he have any brains? Our politicians all have degrees from the most popular colleges, however they can’t function. The question is, Can he perform a job? My guess is that when he left his mother, he had to dress himself and can’t quite comprehend the complexities.
Report Post »oneshiner
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 4:29pm“Mine is not to reason why”………but I have to wonder why over educated folks think they can go out and find a high paying job in their field especially in a bad economy, let alone in good times.
Then I think back to my mom raising 2 children without ANY help from anyone. She worked at anything she could get. Times she had 2 or 3 jobs, even selling shoes part time in the evening. Worked at a Dairy Queen, worked at a dry cleaners, sold vitamins & makeup, jewelry, etc. If people want a job, do like my mom and get off their duffs and go to work wherever any type job is available until you can manage better. She did this for years, but finally found a better paying job that allowed her to attend college evenings. My sis & I found jobs while in high school, bussing tables, so at least we could make pocket money and have a decent meal each day.
Report Post »Finally, after we left home, mom got her real estate license and worked until she could open her own successful office….it can all be done if you work your a** off and stop looking for someone to give everything to you.
For this man to go out and say he’s overly qualified, duh? You don’t look for a part time job or menial job with your resume saying you have a PHD. duh? I doubt it’s his color as he indicated. You pick yourself up and dust yourself off and take any kind of job you can get, to get a new start and a little pride in yourself that you CAN DO IT. I saw my mom prove this time and again, in tough times.
freedomisasfreedomdoes
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:49amHe’s got the BRAINS and the Degree to back it up? This man should be in high demand! What??? ugh
Report Post »ottodiedacktick
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:53amMaybe Dr. Maurice Johnson should contact Philly Mayor Nutter. The good mayor seems to know what
Report Post »it takes to be successful in America today.
RodT82721
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:48amIn bad times it takes a little more then a degree to get a job, it takes some needed skills.
Our dear leader has degrees too, but look at what he actually knows! The first person to destroy a Capitalist economy in only 30 months!
There’re a lot of folks out there flipping burgers with a degree in something that is not needed. But the universities keep raising their rates and Congress keeps raising the loans to the kids to buy the worthless degrees. Not unlike that union laundry that Congress keeps funding.
Report Post »Neesey
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:45amThis is the travesty of people who have either been downsized, out of work but keeping up in their field. I only have a BS degree and I cannot find a job, despite keeping current. How he has remained so positive…and kudos for the guy who took the video.
Report Post »HD Veteran
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:44amBringing it to the street level, reality.
Report Post »KeithOlberdink
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:44amI guess hope and change didn’t pan out. I bet he’d still vote for obama.
Report Post »AlansTigg
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:43ambeing overqualified is sometimes as bad as not being qualified at all in terms of a propsective employers attitude towards you
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:42amNot overqualified…Just too proud to work at Mickey D’s. Come on man….He does not really want a job. This is total BS.
Report Post »mils
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 12:08pmTRUe
Report Post »fatjack
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 1:40pmHe looks like a crack head.
Report Post »Fun_jumper
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:42amDo not know what salary he is looking for but our company could really use him.
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:40amI hope the guy finds work soon seems like a a nice enough guy with reasonable intellect.
Report Post »sWampy
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:40amI’d bet his phd was earned because of his race, not his knowledge, we have hundreds of them working here, they come in, are paid while they get a bs, paid while they are given a masters, paid while given a doctorate. When they finish, they know less than your average ged student.
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:40amThis is such a shame…. He is not the only one I am sure but this is so very sad.. Thank you Obama…..
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:39amEducation doesn’t get you everything.
Report Post »Jethro212
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:38amMost homeless folks have a couple of common denominators, drug use and more drug use.
Report Post »Champ
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 12:17pmOr metal illness.
Its also possible that he has some personality disorder that prevents him from getting through an interview. Consistently giving a really bad answer to a common interview question can keep you from getting a job for a very long time. I interview someone who was the only applicant for the position. He thought he was a shoe-in. When I asked what motivates him to do his best work, he answered “My Mom.”. Since his Mom didn’t work here to keep him motivated, I passed, and waited for another applicant. There could be lots of reasons why he isn’t getting a job that have nothing to do with is degrees, experience, or race for that matter.
Report Post »randy
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:36amAnd you keep voting for Obama Dr. Maurice Johnson
Report Post »PrfctlyFrank
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:36amI skeptical.. I’m not sure I buy this routine.. Seen it before, been fooled by it before, as an employer..
Report Post »burr99
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:33amSo much for Obama not resting untill “everyone that wants a job can get one’
Report Post »Bandog_6
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:41amMay the LORD bless than the man who honors his parents.
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