John Smith started the day early having set his
Alarm clock (MADE IN JAPAN) for 6 a.m.
While his coffeepot (MADE IN CHINA )
Was perking, he shaved with his
Electric razor (MADE IN HONG KONG ).
He put on a
Dress shirt (MADE IN SRI LANKA),
Designer jeans (MADE IN SINGAPORE)
And
Tennis shoes (MADE IN KOREA)
After cooking his breakfast in his new
Electric skillet (MADE IN INDIA)
He sat down with his
Calculator (MADE IN MEXICO)
To see how much he could spend today. After setting his
Watch (MADE IN TAIWAN)
To the radio (MADE IN INDIA)
He got in his car (MADE IN GERMANY)
Filled it with GAS (from Saudi Arabia)
And continued his search
For a good paying AMERICAN JOB.
At the end of yet another discouraging
And fruitless day checking his
Computer (Made In Malaysia),
Joe decided to relax for a while.
He put on his sandals (MADE IN BRAZIL)
Poured himself a glass of wine (MADE IN FRANCE)
And turned on his
TV (MADE IN INDONESIA),
And then wondered why he can’t find a good paying job in AMERICA .
Thanks Ronnie
The same scenario also happens even on third-world countries. Almost every country in the world is globalized, so this is not an excuse. If you can’t find a good paying job in America is because America has been doing things wrong for a long time (specially in economy) and now you’re dealing with the consequences. Just face it and learn about humility.
…there are jobs in America some people just don’t wish to change direction to look for them… I hear almost daily how finding good hard working reliable people is almost impossible. Many people do not know the first thing about working perhpas number one is be on time, number two be reliable, number three be honest…I leanred early on to be open to change at work . I learned not be be afraid to take on new and different assignments. I got laid off, I was part of downsizing it was stressful, it was hard, it hurt like hell but after licking my wounds I came out and found work…
I suppose Smith will remain unemployed until:
1. He’s willing to work for wages that are comparable to that paid in China, Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia…etc.
or
2. American’s are willing to pay Smith good pay for making American clocks, coffee pots, watches, TV’s, etc.
Jester, you are so right. I manage a team of people, and you would not BELIEVE how many people can’t seem to get to work on time, can’t seem to manage to make it all the way to five o’clock, and can’t seem to be at work on a reliable basis. Then, when they ARE at work, they can’t seem to get anything done. It’s always: “I’m sorry. I forgot.” You know, when I started working, I worked minimum wage jobs, and working till five meant working till five. Today, people stop working at four thirty and time themselves to be leaving the building at five. It’s just horrible. Horrible.
Smith made all those purchase decisions based on value. It’s simple economics. You get what you pay for. Pay too much for too little, whether it is a product or an employee, and you’re making a bad decision for yourself or for your business. You can whine about it or you can adapt. The economics won’t change.
Hey, a lot of things are still made in America. It does take being willing to lot for where the product is made on the package!
I do my best to avoid products made in China. I’ll admit it is not always possible. I just do my best. If more people would take the time, part of the problem would be solved!
My grudge against Chinese products is that too much of the money goes to the Chinese military. I prefer not to fund their military with my money. I don’t want to fund those that we just may have to fight someday.
The bottom line is that “We The People” can solve this problem faster than Washington DC can. If we shop smart, we can bring these jobs back here. Business will make the products we want to buy. If stuff from China doesn’t sell and collects dust on the shelves, guess what, they are going to make the stuff where we will buy it from.
We started this, we can solve this ourselves.
We just need to shop smarter!
For 2009, are you with me????
Guard SGT
Maybe he ought to look for something outside of manufacturing.
If illegals can find work in America…..why cant our man Smith find work…..
I don’t eat rice anymore because I can’t find Product of Australia rice.
If I was Mr Smith, I wouldn’t worry too much, our leaders know what they are doing. We are in the middle of a great transition. We are switching from an industrial economy to that of a bailout economy.
Guard, I’m right there with you. Considering the lousy quality of product safety, considering the recalls, the tainted food, the poisonous toys: jeez, why is ANYONE buying Chinese products. The US seriously needs to boycott ALL Chinese products do to safety issues.
Well said, Jester 😀
Well, you should consider checking some unemployment rates around the world before writing such an STUPIDITY like that.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_unemployment_rate
Asshole americans.
Julia,
Thanks for the link. It was very informative. I didn’t have the time to check some unemployment rates before I posted “an STUPIDITY like that”. Nor did it even cross my mind to check the unemployment rates when I posted “an STUPIDITY like that”.
Thanks for your kind words.
I don’t know what country that you are from, Julia but this is no way to start the New Year. I’m not an American and I take offense to your last sentence. Play nice or crawl back into your Woman Cave because you are insulting people that you don’t even know. Peace on You.
“an STUPIDITY like that”…
I wonder what her first language is…
Ana,
It has become very expensive to produce rice in Australia due to the prolonged drought. Rice needs to be cultivated in fields that are covered in water. It requires close to 1900-5000KG of water to produce a kilo of rice.
http://books.google.com.au/books?id=b61zOkAs5NcC&pg=PA78&lpg=PA78&dq=water+required+to+grow+a+ton+of+rice&source=bl&ots=fq2tRv7zhU&sig=MtRgYP-jcHObkEOFATOANbNI78g&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=1&ct=result
It is economically, environmentally and practically better for Australia to “import water” by importing rice. You can think of 1KG of imported water as 5000KG of imported water.
I remember the days (when living in south east Asia) that everything we bought was made in US, Europe or Australia. Some how countries like China and India managed to turn the tables on manufacturing.
Maybe if he was willing to WORK for a living instead of wasting money on “designer” clothes and unnecessary electronics… -_-
The only people who can’t “find work” in America either live in the middle of nowhere and all the jobs are honestly taken, or live in the city and are looking for jobs they aren’t qualified for.
There are jobs out there, plenty of them.
YOU JUST HAVE TO WORK or drag your ass back to school/training and get qualified for the job you want.
High School Dropouts need more realistic goals. I’ve met too many 16-20 year olds who just give up and go on unemployment/welfare because they are unwilling to work in the service industry.
UNWILLING =/= UNABLE.
I enjoy that fact that english is not my first language.
And, Bella, my dear, I’m so sorry to have offended you. Here I was, thinking this text was offensive…
Mr. Smith voted with his dollar. Many of the illegals I know live enviable lifestyles. They own their house, have new SUV’s in the driveway, and you can see what they’re watching on their flatscreens from across the street.
Drive by any fastfood restaurant early enough and you’ll see a row of nice new cars that belong to the people who sweep the floors, wipe the tables, take out the trash, and flip the cholesterol, all this for a minimum wage.
How do they do it, they vote with their dollar!
Julia, English is not my first language either, but I have learned to master it. Spanish is my first language and I am very proud of that fact and of my heritage. I am also proud and thankful to the United States. This country gave me the opportunity to educate myself and find a good career and paying job. My own country of origin did not afford me that opportunity, so CHEERS to America and the ideals of her founding fathers.