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PlusMood of the Nation: Young WorkforceMood of the Nation: Young WorkforceThe Associated PressThe AP's Mark Carlson talks to young Chicago residents about their feelings on the state of the nation. While some are optimistic about their employment, many say they're still keeping a close eye on their finances. (July 5)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] Chicago, IL (video of 20 year olds at the beach) Summer time is what 20 year olds live for. The beaches are open and it's time to go out wear off the winter blues. KATE FAGAN/23 YEAR OLD(2434) I WAS A PRETTY CHEAP DAY FOR US. WE PACKED OUR OWN LUNCH WE JUST BOUGHT A GATORADE. IT WAS A THREE DOLLAR DAY. (video of 20 year olds at the beach) Chicago's lakefront is a great place to have cheep fun. School teacher Kate Fagan is working a second job this summer just have enough money to live an active lifestyle. KATE FAGAN/23 YEAR OLD(2528) I HAVE A STRICT BUDGET. I HAVE LIKE AND EXCELL SPREADSHEET THAT HAS THIS MUCH FOR MONTHLY BILLS AND THIS MUCH FOR PLAY MONEY AND THIS MUCH SHOULD BE SAVED. IT'S VERY PRECISE. (video Ryan Kiefer inside a bar at lunchtime) It's no secret that the economy is poor. But in the eyes of a fresh college graduate, the world couldn't be better for Ryan Kiefer. Kiefer starts working in the real world in a few weeks. RYAN KIEFER/22 YEARS OLD(135) AS I GET CLOSER TO STARTING WORK. YOU JUST FEEL MORE AND MORE FORTUNATE THAT YOU HAVE SOME SORT OF SECURTIY WITH A JOB. POTENTIALLY, A STEADY STREAM OF INCOME COMING IN HERE. FOR ME I GUESS IT'S NOT A CHIEF CONCERN YET. (video of Brad Calvert and his girlfriend drinking beer) As a lot of Americans worry about the future of their jobs everyday, 26 year old Brad Calvert is looking to move to Chicago and find a new job. He thinks being young in a bad economy is a benefit. BRAD CALVERT/ 26 YEARS OLD(1349) I THINK WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO WHO THEY ARE GOING TO HIRE IF IT'S ME VERSUS SOMEBODY OLDER. I KNOW SOME OF THE NEWER TECHNOLOGY AND THEY DON'T. I CAN ALSO LEARN THINGS A BIT FASTER THAN THEY CAN AND PROBABLY DON'T DEMAND QUITE AS HIGH OF A SALARY. (video at the beach) Without a family of dependants, budget cuts often mean social sacrifices for 20 year olds. That's why a day at the beach is that more appealing. Mark Carlson, AP, Chicago. ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE:-------------------------VIDEO PRODUCER:------------------------------VIDEO SOURCE:--------------------------VIDEO APPROVAL:------------------------------VIDEO RESTRICTIONS:----------------------------------SCRIPT/WIRE SOURCE:------------------------------------

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Uploaded: July 5th, 2008 @ 11:19 am
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