"US unemployment jumped to a five-year high of 6.1 percent as 84,000 jobs were slashed in August, according to data released Friday which analysts said highlights recession-like conditions."

http://news.theage.com.au/world/us-jobless-rate-jumps-to-61-as-84000-jobs-cut-20080905-4asl.html

I really have moved here at the wrong time… I am looking for a job in these conditions. Ugh.