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Politics : Formerly About Advanced Micro Devices
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To: Scumbria who wrote (132287)2/10/2001 12:41:21 PM
From: pgerassi  Read Replies (1) of 1570917
 
Dear Scumbria:

There are not 3 million people sitting in front of computer terminals all day. I would be surprised if it was even 20% of that. Most are in support roles, inventory, pumping gas, sales, retail, fast food, and factory workers. 80% or better of jobs require physical presence. In fact, even those jobs in front of terminals get a performance boost from being in one place as ad hoc conversations yield productivity enhancements.

Given what you say, why don't the companies build residential towers at the plant and office sites? Like the corporate towns concept used by the mining industry. Then the commutes are all small. Think of the cost savings on limos, cars, traffic, etc. But, I think that employees would nix that idea in a hurry especially for two income households (at hubby's job tower or mommy's?).

Pete
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