January 2022
U.S. Work World Newsletter
NEW U.S. WORK WORLD LESSON
INFLATION & REAL WAGE
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JOB QUITS
AT AN ALL TIME HIGH
(BLUE COLOR IN GRAPH)

In November 2021, the number of total JOB QUITS (voluntary separations) were at a historical all time high. JOB QUITS increased to 6.3 million, up 382,000 from the previous month.

Quits increased in several industries with the largest increases in accommodation and food services (+159,000); health care and social assistance (+52,000); and transportation, warehousing, and utilities (+33,000).

WORKPLACE DEATHS FROM DRUG OVERDOSE
AT AN ALL TIME HIGH

Unintentional overdoses from nonmedical use of drugs accounted for 388 workplace deaths in 2020. The number of fatal workplace overdoses increased in each of the last 8 years.

The number in 2020 was the historic highest since these data began in 2011. Unintentional overdoses from nonmedical use of drugs include overdoses from stimulants such as methamphetamine and from narcotics such as fentanyl.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics did not give any more information on this shocking statistic.

Job areas with the highest fatal injuries due to harmful substances were: Business Executives & Management, Healthcare Practitioners & Diagnosing, Protective Services, Cooks & Food Prep & Serving, Building & Grounds Maintenance, Retail Sales, Construction, Installation & Repair, Automotive Workers, Production Workers, Laborers.


Indeed.com is an internet job search engine that contains valuable resources for job seekers. One resource is "Company Reviews."

Job seekers may read current workers' reviews about working for a company, available job titles, salaries, benefits, and current job openings.

COSTCO
For example, Indeed.com has 13,200 reviews about working for Costco. Costco's "work happiness score" is above average, "compensation" is high, and "purpose" (feel work has a purpose) is above average.

Costco's current CEO is W. Craig Jelinek who has an 88% approval rating. Costco was founded in 1976 and has over 10,000 employees. Yearly revenue is $10 billion. Industry is Retail & Wholesale.

There are currently 397 job openings at Costco nationwide. Job seekers may find jobs by zip code.

Front End Associates earn $15.93 hourly. Cashiers earn $15.75 hourly. Stockers earn $16.25 hourly. Forklift Operators earn $19.17 hourly. Warehouse Workers earn $17.59 hourly. Pharmacy Technicians earn $19.12 hourly.

Here is a sample review from a Cal Center Representative —

With flexible hours at the call center, it can be difficult to maintain a job/life balance, it is doable however, I do see many people that could benefit from part time as several may be in college and juggling full time college and a full time job can be difficult. I've always had support and though training was scary, I had a great trainer even in the fast 2 weeks. After, it's all about navigating and learning but once you have it down everything moves smoothly. The pay is nice and the benefits are an additional plus with the 401k.

Job seekers can read questions about working hours, hiring process, drug test, interviews, work shifts, dress code, background check, hiring age, and other topics.