The Great American Job Sellout

google groups ^ | feb 2005 | Paul Craig Roberts

[cp124]

Manufacturing is all but dead as we move to a dependant driven society. The jobs of the future are lawyer, politician, doctor, social worker, retail, telemarketing, fast food. I work in manufacturing now and it is evident China will be the loan superpower with 10 years. Not only are we handing over our manufacturing we are giving away the technology. Our leaders have sold us down the river. Oh I forgot about starting your own business. I will clean your air conditioner filter and you can power wash my house.

[cp124]

I have been trying to fill 4 technical jobs for 4 months. No one, with the qualifications, seems to be looking. I know that is anecdotal but I know of many other's having the same problem all over the US.

Whats the positions and salary?

[Protagoras]

I didn't read you whole post.

But anytime governments get involved in freemarkets, it's a problem.

[Protagoras]

He said there were no qualified workers. You suggest that paying more will make them so?

[mississippi red-neck]

Were I not so particular about what I am looking for at this point in my career,

It wouldn't be that the reason you are waiting on the other job instead of taking those offered would be because it pays better and has better benefits and working conditions would it?

[Protagoras]

A fundamental economics course could benefit you.

[Mr. Jeeves]

I will say this to anyone, and I know it's easier said than done, but you have to network so that basically you can get a job without having to interview.

Exactly. It's advice no one wants to hear, but 95% of the best jobs will never be publicly advertised, because they are created on the spot when a hiring manager meets someone perfect for his or her team. Jobs found in the newspaper or online are the dregs that were unfillable internally or through the hiring manager's networking contacts...and who wants to work at a job like that, anyway?

[Protagoras]

I am going to lunch.

You can go to hell for all I care. Grow up.

[Age of Reason]

And if you offer more money, and that doesn't work, well then maybe you'd better find some other business and let someone else have a try.

But instead, you'd rather American citizen employees give it up.

[jpsb]

So what is that? All I've heard from you is noise, post some ball park figures and out line what you expect.

[Age of Reason]

He said there were no qualified workers.

And the fisherman who couldn't bait a fish, said there were no fish.

[Protagoras]

Explain

[Protagoras]

This isn't a job fair.

[Protagoras]

And if you offer more money, and that doesn't work, well then maybe you'd better find some other business and let someone else have a try.

Perhaps. So the answer to the question is????????

But instead, you'd rather American citizen employees give it up.

Give what up?

[quack]

Oh I forgot about starting your own business. I will clean your air conditioner filter and you can power wash my house.

Actually that's a pretty good market.Think about it this way.All those new business owners won't have time to do some things themselves,due to the fact they are running a business.My small biz services some business owners lawn and landscapes,for $50 per hour.Not too bad.

They want their landscape manicured and taken care of,but don't have time.Many use their homes for business parties,employee get-togethers,etc.,,I offer them a service they can relax and enjoy.Granted a 21" push mower and broom won't get you $50 per hour,but with commercial equipment,you can knock out those numbers pretty easily.Then you can make more money on upsells,like fertilizer,lime,pesticides,plant installs,etc.,,

[hedgetrimmer]

Not only are we handing over our manufacturing we are giving away the technology

You forgot to add, to communists!. Americans have so lost the desire to preserve their own freedom that they would allow their government and unethical business infludences to tie their economy to a communist nation. It is a shameful turn in the history of the United States that this should pass.

[Age of Reason]

Explain

I already did.

[Protagoras]

What post?

[Age of Reason]

Perhaps. So the answer to the question is????????

If you can't cut it in the technology business, maybe take up fishing.

Give what up?

Bargaining power.

[Protagoras]

The question was. If unqualified get paid more, are they then qualified?