New Year's Day was last Wednesday, but I think today is the first, real, consensus workday of the decade.

If you're job-hunting, it's also Day 1 of the busy season.

Do you know how many Americans are looking for new jobs? Even with nearly full employment?

It's astounding: 70 percent. Or maybe 71 percent. At least half.

Estimates vary, but it's a big numbe…