CW 428: High Frequency Trading & Global Employment Trends with John Challenger CEO of Challenger, Gray & Christmas

Jason talks a little a bit about what's going on in the world today and touches on some subjects like fusion fuel, cool apps, and more. Later in this podcast Jason interviews John Challenger about employment growth and what are some of the hotspots in the United States. John Challenger is an expert in global outplacement and career opportunities. He is the CEO of the Challenger, Gray & Christmas firm. The firm conducts regular surveys and reports about the current state of the economy, like layoffs, employment, and executive compensation. 

 

Key Takeaways:

5:45 – Fusion fuel is much more efficient and safer in today's market. 

8:40 – Every problem we've encountered, we've been able to solve with bonuses! With all the technology that's going on today, it's a great time to be alive. 

10:45 – Jason loves the app called Fooducate. The app will scan the label and give you a grade as to how healthy the food product is and why.

15:30 – High speed trading is illegal and should be considered as insider trading. 

17:00 – Jason Hartman is having a sale on his physical products. Check it out at http://www.jasonhartman.com

19:10 – Trainees who are part of the Little Rock Tour will celebrate a turkey dinner with Jason on Saturday, Nov 22. 

21:40 – What areas of the country has good employment growth? Here's a clue - The Mid West. 

25:00 – Most of the job cuts we're seeing today are from mergers and acquisitions and not from companies generating low revenue. 

29:45 – There are so many jobs that don't need degrees. 

35:00 – The education industry is so overpriced in a world where students can just take their classes online.

37:45 – There's some great robot technology going on. People are currently working on a robot to help minimize doctor mistakes.  

40:10 – We're making far more stuff with much less people. 

 

42:00 – What are some of the hot spots geographically? Illinois, California, New Jersey, Arizona, and more.