National Edition - May 7, 2006  Study: U.S. mothers deserve $134,121 in salary According to Salary.com, new research now puts a dollar value on the work done by stay-at-home moms. Despite the lure of these big bucks, most husbands don’t want to take over the household duties. The article includes a link to a salary calculator where full-time moms can calculate their net worth. (Source: Reuters) ‘I'll take what I can get’ Despite decreases in the jobless rate, summer employment prospects for Canadian students currently hover around the same levels as two decades ago. Yet, an increasing number of full-time students must seek part-time employment year round to deal with ballooning debt loads from credit cards and student loans. (Source: Toronto Star) Immigrants walk off the job in boycott Perhaps the post-millennial, faux-documentary movie "A Day Without Mexicans" inspired migrant workers of Latino descent to play hooky on May 1. Instead of going to their jobs, they took their work-related concerns to the streets. Many crossed the American border illegally and sought amnesty. Meanwhile, the U.S. government wants to build a fortified border to prevent this problem in the future. (Source: Guardian Unlimited) Many want to work in retirement A recent study shows that retirement-aged individuals are not willing to give up the daily grind just yet. So, many take on jobs that allow them to continue to contribute on a regular basis. This time around, though, the almighty dollar, in the form of a salary, can be less important. (Source: Washington Post) The 50 best jobs in America A plethora of future job opportunities lies in the sectors of health care, computers and, preferably, a combination of both. Whatever the field, having a job with good pay that challenges and inspires on a daily basis is best. (Source: CNNMoney.com) Do you... long to be the world's richest person? The individual currently holding the honour says it's not all that it's cracked up to be. Bill Gates is the world's richest man, but he would prefer not to be. He sites increased visibility as the net result. Despite his celebrity, Mr. Gates still does many of his own errands. Unlike others among the rich and famous set, he has no desire to go into politics. (Source: Canoe, Money) May 9 – 11 Rendez-vous BioSciences 2006 Moncton, NB May 10 – 13 Quebec Skills Competition Quebec City, QC May 11 Adventa Job Fair and Career Expo Toronto, ON May 15 Technology: Managing Life In and Out of the Office Montreal, QC May 15 – 18 Learning to Listen - Learning to Teach Ottawa, ON May 23 – 26 Canadian Skills Competition (CSC) Halifax, NS May 24 – 25 BIOMEDEX 2006 Montreal, QC May 28 – 30 ACCC Annual Conference: The Learning Stampede Calgary, AB May 28 – 30 CASAE Annual Conference: The City, A Festival of Knowledge Toronto, ON May 30 BIOTECanada-Biogen Idec Canada Teaching Excellence Award (application deadline) Nation-wide May 31 – June 2 16th Annual Canadian Conference on Intelligent Systems Victoria, BC June 4 - 6 The 2006 Apprenticeship Conference Montreal, QC June 5 6th Annual YES Self-employed Artists Conference Montreal, QC June 3 - 7 Top 20 Under 20 Award Celebration Event Toronto, ON June 8 – 10 Vitalize 2006 Edmonton, AB Suggest a career-related event NOTICE: Jobboom and its sponsors do not necessarily endorse the opinions conveyed in the articles selected for this e-zine and do not assume any legal liability in consequence thereof. Comments: info@jobboom.com Research and editing: Austin Macdonald #noDossier#