DeterminedGirl1977's Blog

Hello Memphis,

I was just wondering if there are any educated people in the area that are in need of a job?  I am a recent graduate of the University of Memphis.  I received my Master's Degree in Professional Studies/Strategic Leadership, and I have not been able to find any jobs that are not warehouse positions.  I am currently employed, and love the company that I work for.  However, there is no room for growth and advancement, and I am looking for a company where I can use the education, I spent so much money paying for.

I just don't understand how the Mayor, Willie Herenton, can talk about all of the great things he has done for this city, but there are NO JOBS for educated people such as myself?  What is the mayor doing to bring more executive level jobs to this city, so that he can retain highly qualified and motivated individuals as myself?  I have begun to search in other cities for an executive level job, because I do have enough work experience to back up my degrees.  Does the mayor care that he is quickly losing these individuals as citizens??  I own a home, that I will sell, if I find a position outside of this county, before one inside becomes available.  And I PAY MY PROPERTY TAXES!!!  So the city will surely lose that revenue not just from me, but from lots of other invididuals that just can't find a decent paying job here.