Friday, May 1, 2009

Economy Profile on Monica Kornblatt-Murrhee


Monica Kornblatt is a senior at the University of Tampa, majoring in Electronic Media Arts and Technology. She, nor her family has been directly affected by the economic recession, which continues to grow as a threat in the United States' economic future. “My family has remained very lucky in seeing no downfalls with the recession,” said Monica.

The only true insight Monica has seen into the recession, came from her 24-year-old sister, who is a consultant for American Express. Monica said that her sister was not laid-off as a result of her company having to downsize their employment rates. Of the situation, Monica says, “My sister told me she watched friends and acquaintances in all different departments of American Express say good-bye to their jobs.”

When asked, Monica said, “Yes, I definitely depend on my parents for a source of income.” This feature of her life has become a worry to Monica in recent months because as she puts it, “I know I'm going to be cut off soon.” This revelation has made Monica realize that she must brave the working industry very soon and find a source of income that comes from someone, other than her parents.

After graduation occurs, Monica aspires to move to New York and get a job in the industry of fashion. She knows that it will not be easy and worries that if she is cut off from spending by her parents, that she will struggle greatly while trying to obtain her future goals. “I know how hard it is to find a job right now,” said Monica in an almost remorseful tone.

Just recently, Monica lost cable and her ability to access the news via a television set. She says that this was in part because she and her family had been receiving cable for almost a year for free, when the cable company discovered their error and discontinued the free cable. Up until that time, Monica tried to actively watch the news on the recession. “I usually try to watch the news,” she says.

Worries of her immediate family being affected by the recession doesn't worry Monica. When asked what about the recession worried her the most, Monica politely, but curtly said, “Our generation.” When questioned further on the subject, Monica said, “I want to see what happens. I'm worried about the decrease in jobs and keep wondering how long it's going to take to apply and get a job.”

While Monica's story has brighter sides than other's, she still faces the recession when she is unleashed to the outside world and taken from under the shelter of her parents' wing. The only thing one can offer Monica is luck and hope that her parents will back her up if she faces trouble within the immediate future.

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