Many of these rules were particularly aimed at women who were a large
part of the work force in the late 19th century after compulsory education laws resulted in an expansion of public education.
Some students go straight into grad school after completing their undergraduate studies, and others
become part of the work force to even determine if they want to pursue a grad degree in the field they began, or some individuals start to work AND get married and start families before enrolling and completing grad school (me).
Employment statistics show that fewer residents are
part of the work force in 2000, 40,866, as compared with 43,136 in 1990, during a period when the population remained relatively stable.
It was nice to be at home with my boy for the last four months, but it's nicer to be
a part of the work force again.
Bob Lutz officially retired from General Motors in 2010, but is still very much
a part of the working force.