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To: epicure who wrote (8739)3/19/2004 7:34:44 PM
From: tsigprofit  Read Replies (1) of 20773
 
X, I am glad you are back posting today.
Even good friends can differ on some issues. Hell - some
of my best friends are Republicans - in fact most are - go figure.

The outsourcing issue hit right to the core of me, I don't mind telling you.

I just talked to a good friend today in Texas. He has 20 years of IT experience also. Was an early adopter of things before people even had PCs at home. Anyway - he is re-employed now - just this month - but he has worked exactly 2 months total since January 2002.

I have seen it over and over. There are undoubtedly pockets where things have not been as bad - but it has been bad in many places. It has left a bitterness - no doubt about it.

Anyway - good to see your posts.

My feelings were personal. I guess I felt it would be like if you told me say that a half dozen veteran teachers - many that had won awards - and worked over 20 years - that you knew personally - had lost their jobs in the last few years (even if rehired) - and I then told you - well - it's just the marketplace. We can't stop it - don't try.

That is emotional - but that cuts right to the bone. That's how I felt - and how I think many who have seen it felt. I worked from 1985-2000 without any breaks until March 2000 came - then lost 3 jobs at various times. I've seen it among almost all I know.

These are not low level IT jobs either - but all require bachelor degrees, plus experience.

I've seen people promoted to supervisor - working 70-80 hours a week - weekends,etc. - only to have someone in, and let the entire dept. go - with people crying as they are forced to leave the job they had.

So - it is an emotional issue - but a real one too. Sorry for this rant on Friday night.

t
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