What’s Your Opinion?

I’m always listening to people’s views and opinions on the economy.  While I don’t allow myself to be brainwashed by the relentlessly negative news and media in general, I do respect the opinions of people in the real world.

I’m hearing a lot of concern about the continuing high level of unemployment, the latest statistics in real estate sales, and some “waiting” mentality tied to the elections in November.

I recently conducted a poll on this blog site, relative to perceptions on the employment recovery.  I had a very good response, and the results were:

• 60% feel that employment has seen a “Small Improvement” over 2009
• 22% believe that employment is about the same as 2009
• 10% believe that employment is actually worse than 2009
• 6% believe (this includes me, by the way) that the employment economy is very good, with plenty of jobs being filled
• 3% believe that this year has been an “absolute disaster.”

Thanks to everyone who participated in this poll.  If you have not, the poll is still open, and I would love your opinions.

Thanks!  Brett Blair – Sanford Rose Associates Brighton