On The Job

Unsettling trend hits the unemployed

U.S. companies are increasingly unwilling to hire people who are out of work.

'Profoundly disturbing' 

Also: 

• Jobless claims up
• Political blame game
• Foreclosure risk dips

Jobs you didn't know were so dangerous

Intercity bus drivers have higher injury and illness rates than firefighters or cops. 

Other unexpectedly risky fields 

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Change to a new career in one year

With the right training program, you can easily switch to one of these seven growth fields.  

Top pay in one is $75,700 

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