for most people, linchpin of this economy is the job market and we all know that it's not a pretty picture but today we do have a rare bit of good news and carter evans is bringing it to us. >> it comes from ups, hiring 50,000 seasonal workers for the holidays and it starts this month. they're also saying that a significant number of these positions will lead to permanent jobs. here are the jobs available, package sorters and driver helpers. let me talk about other recent announcements we have heard from retailers. i feel like i need a white board to detail it. macy's is hiring 65,000 holiday workers, toys "r" us, 45,000. this is normal.