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To: Bucky Katt who wrote (12437)6/11/2003 5:12:24 PM
From: tsigprofit   of 13094
 
William, we see this also in the auto industry,
among computer people.

There is an incredible move to cut costs, on an ongoing
basis.

Many depts have their best employees on contract, instead
of as direct employees. The company saves pension costs, etc., even though consultants are well paid.

But, consultants / contractors can be the first to go
in a major downturn. Contract employees saw a 7% cut
a few years ago in pay, and some have no increase since
then.

On another subject, heard from my wife that her friend
in NYC lives in a really so-so area, and is paying $ 2000
per month in rent for a small place. Just think - no
mortgage deduction on the 24K per year. People like that
- a couple - making maybe 60-70K nearly impossible in
NYC now. She said it can be 8 bucks to get fastfood
and a coke!

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