Over the past three years, Massachusetts has lost a greater percentage of its jobs than any state in the nation, about three times the US average. A week ago, new figures revealed the state's worst monthly job losses in a year, turning up the pressure on Governor Mitt Romney to do something.

What do you think of the employment situation in Massachusetts? Do you know anyone who is out of a job? Are you? Are things turning around or are they as bad as ever?

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No, there certainly is no evidence that it is turning around, which is why Bush "revised" his estimate that 2+ million jobs would be created in the next six months. The Republican mantra that tax cuts create jobs is once again proving to be a lie. Tax cuts like Bush's create deficits, not jobs.

Steve, Watertown

The job market isn't turning around, in fact job outsourcing to foreign countries, described by the Bush administration as a good thing, is what is growing.

Deb, Hopkinton

No. As someone who was unemployed for three months and "got lucky" and found a job, I can say it was mighty slim pickins. Many jobs were part-time, paid little and offered no benefits. I found that even full time positions offered less benefits, especially in the area of health insurance. The economy might be picking up, but I do not think it is creating many good paying jobs with benefits.

Doris, Dedham, MA

i have several friends who have been out of work for either close to, or over a year. some have benefits that have run out. i do not see that the unemployment situation has turned around at all.

Gail , Dracut, MA

It appalls me how we're giving our jobs and technology away just for profit with no consideration towards the American workers. Something must be done to keep jobs in our own country not just in Massachusetts. It's shameful... sincerely, arthur

Arthur , Methuen MA

I think that the job market in Massachusetts is the worst ever, and has no signs of getting better. In an effort to save money (or as they put it, remain competitive) jobs have been cut and sent overseas. In addition, the cost of living in Massachusetts is the highest around, so salaries remain high. Until something is done to make the housing market and cost of living cheaper, companies will continue to move out of state. I don't see it improving any time soon.

Scott, Quincy

I was just informed that my job is being discontinued in three months and I work in the higher education industry, supposedly one of the state's economic strong suits. Nine people in my department are being let go. What's this about a turnaround?

Mike, Boston

It hasnt really improved much and companies are relying on contractors more so that they do not have to commit to full time employees.

Dave, Cambridge

things are as bad as ever. When your unemployment money benefits run out for yourself so does your health insurance. Who can afford to may $350 per month for health insurance if you don't have a job? Cost of living comes first. I am working part time. Mitt Romney should but a health bill in afect for the part time people who are working. He should be consintrating on a health bill, never mind the gays getting married. What is more important?

Barbara, weymouth

Ghastly Yes I found a job, but at 2/3ds what I was making in 2001 My husband is still unemployed. we are thinking of moving, its that bad

Suzane , Medford