Discuss the current state of the US economy and its impact on the job market. Also discuss how economic trends such as globalization and outsourcing (or offshoring) are affecting the US economy and job market. How do these trends impact your career choice specifically? For example, is the job market for your chosen career shrinking due to offshoring?

The current state of the US economy is in growing strength with respects to the former cabinet. Globalization is affecting the US economy. Primarily through technology and social feeds. We are in the information Era. As far as jobs, off shoring in our economy was once always a viable option. Now that we have a president who insists on the "American Made" branding has emboldened some companies to minimize their operations abroad and increase facilities at home. I work on software, and my job requires me to be in a wireless world. It is hard to compete with companies who hire third party IT hosts in other countries because it is simply cheaper. But, I find other means for work.