"patrick conroy" wrote in message
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On Fri, 15 Oct 2004 12:24:59 GMT, "Leon"
wrote:



I suspect that the potential laid-off American workers had better start
becoming more competitive and learn to survive in world economy.

That's my tune - mostly. But I find it easier to tell this to a group
of 25 yr olds rather than a 55 yr old with a mortgage, college bills,
possible medical costs, perhaps a parent in need of long-term
expensive care. And wondering how long it'll be before his 401K
retirement plans get back on track after the bubble burst.


I'm 50 now and always kept in the back of my mind, I could be replaced or
this type business is not going to last unless changes are made. I am
certainly glad that I knew this when I was 23.