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No jobs in America.. wonder why?????????
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Regarding job layoffs in AMERICA. Joe Smith started the day early
> having
> set
> > his alarm clock (MADE IN JAPAN) for 6 a.m. While his coffeepot (MADE
> IN
> > CHINA) was perking, he shaved with his electric razor (MADE IN HONG
> KONG).
> > He put on a dress shirt (MADE IN SRI LANKA), designer jeans (MADE IN
> SING
> > APORE) and tennis shoes (MADE IN KOREA).
> >
> > After cooking his breakfast in his new electric skillet (MADE IN
> INDIA) he
> > sat down with his calculator (MADE IN MEXICO) to see how much he could
>
> spend
> > today. After setting his watch (MADE IN TAIWAN) to the radio (MADE IN
> INDIA)
> > he got in his car (MADE IN GERMANY) and continued his search for a
> good
> > paying AMERICAN JOB.
> >
> > At the end of yet another discouraging and fruitless day, Joe decided
> to
> > relax for a while. He put on his sandals (MADE IN BRAZIL) poured
> himself a
> > glass of wine (MADE IN FRANCE) and turned on his TV (MADE IN
> INDONESIA),
> and
> > then wondered why he can't find a good paying job in ....AMERICA.....
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
> having
> set
> > his alarm clock (MADE IN JAPAN) for 6 a.m. While his coffeepot (MADE
> IN
> > CHINA) was perking, he shaved with his electric razor (MADE IN HONG
> KONG).
> > He put on a dress shirt (MADE IN SRI LANKA), designer jeans (MADE IN
> SING
> > APORE) and tennis shoes (MADE IN KOREA).
> >
> > After cooking his breakfast in his new electric skillet (MADE IN
> INDIA) he
> > sat down with his calculator (MADE IN MEXICO) to see how much he could
>
> spend
> > today. After setting his watch (MADE IN TAIWAN) to the radio (MADE IN
> INDIA)
> > he got in his car (MADE IN GERMANY) and continued his search for a
> good
> > paying AMERICAN JOB.
> >
> > At the end of yet another discouraging and fruitless day, Joe decided
> to
> > relax for a while. He put on his sandals (MADE IN BRAZIL) poured
> himself a
> > glass of wine (MADE IN FRANCE) and turned on his TV (MADE IN
> INDONESIA),
> and
> > then wondered why he can't find a good paying job in ....AMERICA.....
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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SSG idsman75, U.S. ARMY
Lord Lowrider the LoquaciousMember:Secret Select Society of Suave Stylish Smoking Jackets She was only a fisherman's daughter,But when she saw my rod she reeled.
AlleninAlaska aglore@gci.net
How would you rather die, 10,000 foot pounds of muzzle energy in the BUTT or a sharp knife in the HEART?
Every thing you buy comes from a different country, Some things are just assembled here. and stamped MADE IN USA.
Craftsman Tools,, MADE IN CHINA
Black And Decker. HACHO EN MEXICO
Even the fruits and veggies ya buy, are imported.
I live in Florida and bought a bag of oranges, not until I got home with them and read the label, did I discover they were from Hondurus
CHEAP LABOR MORE PROFIT FOR THE CEO.
LR
Shareholders demand profits.
My stock portfolio is worthless without profits.
Americans will not take the jobs that these illegals are supposedly stealing. Americans feel that it is their god given right to start at the top of the Totem Pole instead of the bottom. Nobody wants to hire an arrogant little SOB that just got out of college and think he should be the CEO of the company.
AlleninAlaska aglore@gci.net
How would you rather die, 10,000 foot pounds of muzzle energy in the BUTT or a sharp knife in the HEART?
This guy's problem stems from the fact that he turns down the jobs that are "beneath" him. Ask any self-made millionaire out there that had to start from rock bottom and they will tell you that they worked any and every job they could just to maintain cash flow. No job is too menial for a success-minded individual. Work nights at McDonald's and job search during the day. That's life. There are too many idiots out there living on the lamb because they are too good to get dirt under their nails. This guy's problem isn't that he buys foreign goods. His problem is that he is a wannabe-yuppie snob sipping wine while he is unemployed when he should be out busting his tail. Yeah, peruse the want ads. Be re-active. Why not go and find that company you want to work for (who doesn't list in the want ads or, God forbid, the internet) and prove how bad you want to work for them and how you can be an asset. Sell yourself moron. I just love these people who call want ads and apply for jobs online. Most employers go to online applications LAST because the people submitting those applications don't have the gumption to put on a suit and handle themselves in an interview type setting. Rejection is easy when you don't have to leave the comfort of your own home.
SSG idsman75, U.S. ARMY
Edited by - idsman75 on 05/10/2002 12:58:18
Clouder..
Lord Lowrider the LoquaciousMember:Secret Select Society of Suave Stylish Smoking Jackets She was only a fisherman's daughter,But when she saw my rod she reeled.
Also Sears has a line of hand tools not warranted stamped Made IN JAPAN.....
I read an article recently that talked about overseas call centers. According to the article a bunch of companies have moved their call centers to countries like India. When you call your credit card company to ask about your bill some companies transfer you overseas to an operator in a country like India and that person will answer your questions, often in a very American accent. The reason companies are doing this is not direct cost savings, but employee retention. Employees may only work these jobs a few months on average in the US, whereas they will work these jobs for years outside the US.
Aside from a very small number of notable exceptions, I do not buy the theory of American Corporate greed. Publicly-traded corporations work for their shareholders, which are largely YOU and ME via our 401Ks, pension funds, and stock portfolios. Who among you wants your 401K to decline in value because the underlying stocks are sinking due to an inability to remain competitive?
The USSR tried the no-profit thing and it went nowhere. Capitalism is driven through the absolute requirement of generating a profit. More profitable companies tend to dominate less profitable ones.
Lastly, although I buy American at every opportunity and go out of my way to do so, I do not see the global economy as an evil thing. Let the Japanese and Koreans make all of the low-margin commodity junk. The US still owns the hi-tech space and our human and capital infrastructure makes the continuation of that domination extremely likely. So the Japanese and Koreans have 100% of the TV manufacturing capability. Is their standard of living better than ours, or vice-versa?
I've been working skilled trades all my life (non-union)
I've heard management tell us we were overpaid, making 2/3 of the national average for that job, with a benefit package that McDonalds would be embarrassed to offer. At the same time the top brass are making 4.5 Million / yr and whining about only getting one new $50,000 car a year bought for them. I've seen managers divert repair / improvement money to hide their actual production costs (he's one of top corperates darlings), so what if the plant is now closing due to lack of maintance on critical equipment, he got his and the * with the workers.
This is typical of american companys and their corperate @ss kissing attitude, if you don't think so get out of your chair and grab a shovel because the view is a lot different from down in the trenches.
Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.
~Secret Select Society Of Suave Stylish Smoking Jackets~
Admin is absolutely correct, many Americans do not fully understand how Corporate business works. They only see the exec's home, vehicles, and pay bonus but fail to see the others who reap the profits..."The Stockholders". These company's are held accountable to the shareholders....of which I am one. If my stocks fail to perform for a period of time....I'll sell my shares and go elsewhere. Guess what happens when enough people do the same....the company dries up and those jobs will go else where. For most Corporate Exec's, pay is based on performance...the better your company does...the bigger your bonus. (there are exceptions; such as corporate raiders...rare and not the norm).
Good Corporate Exec's are as rare as good NFL or College Football Coach's...the best have winning records and command a premium for their services. If you produce loosing season's...your days are numbered.
The great thing about this country and the freedoms we enjoy...if you don't like your job, start your own business....read the book "Sharing the Wealth : My Story"-- by Alex Spanos; Hardcover
$19.57. He made his Billion dollar empire by selling baloney sandwichs to immigrant farm workers. Most people's limitations to achieve in this country...are place on themselves by themselves.
I'm always amazed at how first generation Imigrants know how to use their new found freedoms to prosper...while second and third generation American's whine about bad things are stacked against them....guess it depends if your glass is half full...or half empty...
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SSG idsman75, U.S. ARMY
Lord Lowrider the LoquaciousMember:Secret Select Society of Suave Stylish Smoking Jackets She was only a fisherman's daughter,But when she saw my rod she reeled.
Today the Japanese Bearing manufactures are about 10% less than domestic manufactures and their quality is equal to or better than what is made in our domestic market. Now it is going to be a cycle with China, Tiwan, Mexico and other companys to go through this same process.
As far as Electric Tools and Machine tools I think they are probably made in the same factories overseas for most of the Domestic "Marketers" such as Rockwell, Craftsman, Delta, etc. If you look at a lot of these tools close you will see the resemblence.
I work with several Manufactures in Kansas and they are being forced to get cost out of their products, and the path of least resistance is for them to look at offshore products due to substantial cost savings. So I will end up being part of the downward spiral, Just to survive myself although I do not like it one bit.
I don't have an answer for this problem, and I an not as concerned that most of the tennis shoes, shirts, and items like that are imported but when they start destroying our Industrial base that could bring America to its Knees in the long run!
As a youngster, I took my high school graduation money and bought a small set of Sears tools...as I began to use them professionally, I was constantly going to the store to exercise my lifetime warranty. Was introduced to Snap-On by a long time mechanic and never turned back. If you have never owned Snap-On...you won't be able to relate to any of this. Forget the dollar signs and warranties...just look at the features & quality. Over the years probably have accumulated over 50G's in Snap-On Tools...life is too short to own anything but the best.
AlleninAlaska aglore@gci.net
How would you rather die, 10,000 foot pounds of muzzle energy in the BUTT or a sharp knife in the HEART?
SSG idsman75, U.S. ARMY
well thats my $ free.99
While I am no big fan of Japan, Corporate CEO's there typically make no more than 10-15 times what the average worker is paid.
Think Michael Eisner would work for say $500,000?
I also wonder how long Admin and Rembrant could live on a 25k wage, and just how much they would add to their 401k and stock portfolio.
MrNathanLee your 6.75 is 14,040 a year, the poverty level in this country is 16,500 last I heard, how much is your house payment, utilities, grocerys, car payment etc.? Does your wife and children ever need a doctor or dentest?
Yes I started out at low wages, worked my way thru college delivering pizzas and pumping gas, but that was 30 years ago. Or are you suggestion that I work 80 hours a week just to survive?
Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.
Anyone know where DeWalt is made????
Some people just shouldn't be allowed to breed
My last Mercury - Made in Canada
My last Mazda - Made in Japan, with USA made engine, since Ford owns 1/3 of Mazda
My Dads' Honda Accord - Made In USA?
Who bought American made? What is American made?
Let's talk about living on $25,000 a year income....if you are in that range, you pay little to no taxes and qualify for numerous social benefits that the higher wage earner can't have. That's were I come in by choosing to work 50-70 hours each week...because my income rises, I now pay more taxes which in turn pays for the lack of taxes and additional benefits those making less get from me. Last week I put in 85 hours, Mrs Rembrandt put in 65 hours....we work more because we want more....but we also pay an ungodly amount of taxes which goes to those who "choose" to work less.
I don't mean to offend anyone or cast dispersions on those that are handicapped or unable to do what we do. We have a freedom in this country to work or create a business of our choosing...there are opportunities beyond our wildest dreams...the only thing holding most back is the limitations they have placed upon themselves. Once again, read Alex Spanos book "Sharing the wealth..my story"....if you haven't seen the light by then...chances are you never will.
A unarmed man is a subject.A armed man is a citizen.
Please re-read my post. I'm refering to those $25,000 and under....I was not refering to those in your income range. Most people are two income "families"....if both income earners are making a total of 25G, then they probably fall into the catagory of social beneficiaries.
My main point, and I probably have failed to communicate this well...is that there is a lot of envy out there about what the other guy has, and some of it should have been mine attitude...that is socialism in a nut shell.
P.S. If all you paid was about 13% of your income in taxes, feel lucky....we pay nearly three times that.
Edited by - Rembrandt on 05/11/2002 16:45:29