Are you telling me they're not?
I know, what a hoot. I've been out for four months -- 22 years of experience, over 11 in senior management, and graduate degrees -- and people get on-line and tell you should flip burgers or be a Wal-mart greeter! I can tell they've never been in the situation. Just try getting one of those jobs with a big-time professional background! I have tried. They just laugh. They're looking for 20-somethings with no education or skills. They don't want to hire people with better backgrounds and skills than their top management has!
Hey, but today is a good day. I got an interview for a good top position, however, as these things go these days, it is with a city government (well, they need the help).