>Twenty-something job seekers: Quit whining and get creative But this articulate and intelligent job seeker would benefit from asking himself a question: Why a

>Twenty-something job seekers: Quit whining and get creative But this articulate and intelligent job seeker would benefit from asking himself a question: Why am I doggedly pursuing a strategy that is so clearly failing? I.e: blame the victim. Or: surely, if something worked for me, the author, it can work for millions of unemployed people. The mass unemployment in the Great Recession was because those people weren't creative enough. Or: sure, you can find a job, you just have to leave this dignity thing behind, and any sense that any member of society should be able to get a job at his skill level, and jump through hoops like a trained monkey to try to entice potential employers with your wit, determination and willingness to work for less money until they deem it OK to properly hire you (or not). Also: try changing field of work entirely.