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09-02-2016 , 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Jbrochu
All I was trying to say is if you're 50ish now and caught by surprise that your factory job just got shipped overseas then that's on you.
Because it's so easy to acquire new skills while working a full time job.
09-02-2016 , 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by microbet
Still, you were unemployed for a stretch, right?

At any rate, I think the problem is a social one, not a personal problem. Some people will fare better than others and it is partly their own ability and effort that is responsible. Nonetheless, a large population of unemployed, untrained people causes problems for society as well as for those individuals. Spending money on that can be a good investment.
Yup, a long stretch. Despite having acquired an AS and BS and several certs within the last few years. Then got my MS while laid off this last time.

And I didn't even blame any brown people, not even Obama.
09-02-2016 , 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by florentinopeces
Because it's so easy to acquire new skills while working a full time job.
Nobody said it's easy.

But these bootstrappy people all keen on personal responsibility shouldn't have any difficulties with that. Especially considering a lazy liberal like me acquired an AS and BS while working full time and commuting 60 miles (each way) every day.

Jeez it's almost like you can't get away with the mildest non PC statements in this thread. Do you guys need a safe space?

      
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