[ninenot]

This means that China is now instantly 'outsourcing' jobs to America!

...for the next few years.

Maybe you don't know how to read PR statements, but examine VERY closely the Q&A with the IBM flak, and you'll find that in about 5 years the 'support' function will be largely new employees.

Granted, they will be working in the USA.

But Research Triangle employees? They are history.

Wanna start subtracting "US-based jobs"?

[Dat Mon]

"But Research Triangle employees? They are history."

Your observation highlights another trend in engineering which is the topic of its own discussion thread.

At some point in the future, will engineering in the US consist of a few very high level PHD jobs, in addition to many technician jobs?

Will this carryover into most other occupations which are not service or entertainment or hospitality related?

Im a little overwhelmed thinking about all the megatrands that are occuring across the spectrum of American labor.

I recently stopped by a high quality furniture outlet mall in Morgantown PA. I went around and examined what appeared to be fairly high quality furniture...most of it made In China or Philippines.

I saw one piece which was completely hand made....hand cut dovetails etc...made in Columbia.

Megatrend number 89B....the stratification and division of American labor.