Seven back surgeries, two cancer battles and a series of
heart attacks left Cliff Garstka seriously disabled. He
knew his dreams and aspirations would be impossible to
obtain after his disfiguring misfortunes.
Cliff was once a vivacious hardworking man. He spent over
two decades in the medical research field before he was
forced to retire due to his crippling arthritis, which was
caused from his numerous surgeries. Cliff, in his early
50s, relocated his family to Albuquerque, New Mexico in
hopes of bettering his health and family's well-being.
As a therapeutic refuge, Cliff began acting and posting his
demos on talent Web sites. He found a passion and his niche
once again. When the Garstkas finally thought their bout
with bad luck was over, Cliff's wife, the family's
breadwinner was laid-off from her office management
position. Cliff's hobby has now turned into his family's
sole means of income.
As Cliff auditions for roles, he uses talent sites as his
his interactive resume. Cliff's demo of The Deal, which can
be viewed in his media, has landed him an acting agent. He
has also been featured in films and TV shows. Cliff's most
notable appearance can be seen in the movie Sunshine
Cleaning, featuring Steve Zahn and Amy Adams.
Since the money market has begun to fail, the employment
rate has plummeted. According to the Bureau of Labor
Statistics from April of 2008 until May of 2009 (present
standings) there has been increase in almost every month,
except for June 2008 and April 2009 for unemployment in
Cliff and his wife's age bracket, 45-54 years-old. There
does not seem to be an end in site for unemployment for
Cliff's family. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also notes
that the older the individual is the risk of unemployment
is greater.
Now, according to CNN Money, New Mexico ranks 6th among the
states for unemployment (including the District of
Columbia) with a 4.3 percent rate. According to the CNN
Money article, New Mexico unemployment rate is one of the
lowest, opposed to Michigan's 9.6 unemployment rates. Cliff
and his family live in one of the most affluent cities in
New Mexico, so you may ask how is it possible for someone
to still be unemployed. The answer may never be known, but
speculations can be made agreeing with the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, the older you become, the less chance you have
of securing a job. This is very likely the case for the
Garstkas.
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