The economy is not improving

I've been reading lately that the economy is improving. I don't know where these economists are getting their data from, but I don't see the economy improving at all. My best friend just got called into a "big" meeting about an 1 1/2 ago and was told that his and his entire department's jobs had just been eliminated. He was then escorted out of the building. So many of my friends are in the same position and I'm afraid that this is just the beginning. Due to outsourcing, my contract ends on July 31st so if I don't find a job within the next 40 days I'll be in the same position as them.

What is going to happen when all the jobs in the U.S. have been outsourced to other countries? I'm afraid we are going to become the next 3rd world country if things don't start to change in the U.S. I am saddened to see my Country in the shape it is in and I am afraid for my nieces and their futures. What happened to people caring about people, courtesy, consideration, selflessness, loyalty etc. it seems it has been replaced by greed, which is sad and will or could be the demise of the U.S.