With jobless rates falling to 9.4%, the lowest rate since May 2009, you would expect celebrations. Let's not get carried away though. The reality is that many people are still without jobs. I have friends in New York and Florida who has lost their jobs for over six months and are yet to find employment.


The story they tell me is that these employment figures are all theoretical. The man in the street, is not feeling the effects of this mirage of hope. They tell me that if there is a job opening, it will most likely be filled by someone who is of a certain race or political persuasion. So you are called to many interviews, but you will not get the job.


Its been a frustrating time for my friends, but it is a blessing to have living examples of what it is like to live in countries like these. Life is not easy in North America.


The economy is getting better, but for who? It seems to be the same old story, the rich is getting richer, while the poor is getting poorer. President Obama is trying to help the poor, but the other side is making sure their friends are protected and kept in the elite.


The next question we should ask is, where are these job? Are they part-time or full-time? Are they contract jobs that will end in 1-2 months[in Jamaica we call it bolo work]?


The recession is far from over. Jobs are hard to come by, and when you have a job you better be thankful. You have to reinvent yourself, taking any job you can get. My part-time job is as a security guard and I am thankful for it, as I have bills to pay and no one to give me a hand out.


Economic data is fine, but the view on the ground is better...