A revealing tale of unemployment

Unfortunately, Keenan's column resignated all too well with me since my husband and I both recently lost our jobs. Becoming one of Michigan's economic statistics is frightening to say the least. I liken it to being tossed off a ship without a life preserver. In addition to the obvious financial ramifications (try living on MESC wages), the emotional toll is substantial. Every day is a challenge to muster up the courage to get out of bed and face the day with the sole purpose of seeking employment and competing with hundreds and possibly thousands of others for a single position. I'm hearing of more and more people leaving the state for greener pastures. We're not quite there yet, but the notion is on the (empty) table.