"If you are inflexible and stand somewhere with your feet planted in the ground and whine, you will be
passed up. Simple as that."
Some time the changes are so fast that even a wet noodle lacks the ability to flex fast enough. You are right, you
can't stand there and whine. Thats not my problem. My problem is free trade does not level the field. It nails some people's feet to the floor.
"My problem is free trade does not level the field. It nails some people's feet to the floor."
That's crap, too. EVERYONE was on equal palying field when the textile plant shut down. Over 500 of us former workers signed up with the Trade Act to get job retraining and education.
Less than 100 actually made something of their second chance and less than 10 (myself included in that number) came out with Bachelor's Degrees.
It happened fast, but those of us with the mental framework were able to adapt, change and make it work for us. Those that just wanted to stand around & claim "victim" status, whined and collected unemployment for 1 1/2 years - then went right back to work for someone else paying $7.00 per hr.
It all boils down to the work ethic, ideology & goals of an individual.
Life comes at you fast. Adapt, change & overcome. Period.
I don't feel sorry for anyone who whines and claims "victim-hood" - been there, refused to do it!