I’VE JOINED THE NEWLY-REDESIGNED USA TODAY AS A WEEKLY COLUMNIST, AND HERE’S MY FIRST SUCH: Oh, to be young and unemployed.

I wrote a while back about the Obama “Senior Squeeze.” This column is about the accompanying “Junior Squeeze” on people 18-30. But don’t worry: If you’re in between these two groups you’re not left out — odds are you’re one of the “stretched,” as middle aged people are often hit up for help by both juniors and seniors.

Related: Alex Schriver: Obama Keeps Us In Our Parents’ Homes.