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Top Your Job Story Seattle employer offers unlimited paid vacation days Watch the story Two weeks in Maui, a week off in Lake Chelan, and another week to stay home with the kids. Can you imagine an employer that lets you take all the time off you want? Workers at Social Strata don't have to imagine. Read more » More Your Job Stories Americans' job satisfaction falls to record low We can't get no job satisfaction. Even Americans who are lucky enough to have work in this economy are becoming more unhappy with their jobs, according to a new survey that found only 45 percent of Americans are satisfied with their work. Read More » State unemployment rate up slightly to 9.3 percent Washington's unemployment rate increased slightly to 9.3 percent in October from the revised September rate of 9.1 percent, state officials said Tuesday. Read More » Your Job Headlines Report: Companies not reporting all injuries Fed officials warn weak recovery won't spur jobs Stimulus jobs overstated by thousands Obama looking at all options for creating jobs Man leaves job, takes a leap of faith to grow hops Recession doesn't douse dreams at stuntman school State program keeps laid-off workers working Watch the story Local winemaking class overflowing in demand Watch the story Out-of-work architect resorts to sandwich board Watch the story House votes to extend jobless benefits On tap for world's oldest bartender: retirement Salvaging lessons from a summer job After losing job, Seattle woman finds new role as author Now hiring: Everywhere you never wanted to work In good sign, job losses slow as unemployment dips Mature jobseekers retrain and remain persistent Interest in AmeriCorps explodes as economy tanks Running a home-based biz comes with pitfalls Can a layoff be a blessing? City asks applicants for Facebook, MySpace passwords for background checks Tweet-tweet: OMG, I lost my job! Taste-tester puts money where her mouth is For many workers, fear of layoff is big motivator Unemployed and bloggin' it Economic hope? State jobless rate remains steady

Under Discussion At work, but working on personal tasks? Do you take care of personal stuff at work? And find yourself  finishing up work tasks at home? You're not alone. Read More » Could Facebook help you land a job? Could Facebook help you land a job? Maybe, if used carefully Probably not. Those people aren't your real friends. No way! Facebook is for losers! Tactics 4 Tough Times Just how much interest are you paying? Handy site will open your eyes Watch the story Two clinics promise treatment, regardless of income Watch the story More Tactics 4 Tough Times Watch Tactics 4 Tough Times at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on KOMO 4