Its November...I'm faced with a new enemy...the economy and how it operates Since Completing NS I've been trying to get a job that traditionally would pay me $1800, 8 hr work day & 1 hr break with 14 days MC, 60 days hospitalization leave dental benefits and other related work benefits...to no avail... Sadly, alot had changed in the 2 years that i have been conscripted... Before NS in 2010, i could still find jobs that was 'traditional' for diploma holders After NS in 2012 it had become impossible. Ok where do we start...PAY! It used to be, that diploma holders would be paid $1800- as a standard market rate Now its $1300~$1400 It used to be, how well your skills and qualifications are and how done up your resume is and how you perform in your job interview that would determine getting a job or not Now its more abt your connections and ppl you know and networks you have that can land you in a job OR how much...