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Oh dear, it's like the 70s all over again, the nation being held to ransom by militant IT bods who think they are owed a job and expect massive salaries for doing **** all. We'll need a new Thatcher to break their power and put Britain back on the path to prosperity.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.' -
Originally posted by doodab View PostOh dear, it's like the 70s all over again, the nation being held to ransom by militant IT bods who think they are owed a job and expect massive salaries for doing **** all. We'll need a new Thatcher to break their power and put Britain back on the path to prosperity.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by doodab View PostOh dear, it's like the 70s all over again, the nation being held to ransom by militant IT bods who think they are owed a job and expect massive salaries for doing **** all. We'll need a new Thatcher to break their power and put Britain back on the path to prosperity.
It's about time that people stood up to the offshoring of their jobs. I was at LBG when they offshored entire departments that administered the pensions platforms. I was always somewhat puzzled that they hadn't been outside the offices with placards proclaiming British Jobs for British Workers.Comment
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Originally posted by alluvial View PostI really hope that was a joke.
It's about time that people stood up to the offshoring of their jobs. I was at LBG when they offshored entire departments that administered the pensions platforms. I was always somewhat puzzled that they hadn't been outside the offices with placards proclaiming British Jobs for British Workers.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostWhat, and then go bust again 30 years down the road?
If IT skills become a commodity that can be sort cheaper around the world is that a governments fault?
Just wondering like?What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Sticking it to the man for their 35k a year. How sweet."A life, Jimmy, you know what that is? It’s the s*** that happens while you’re waiting for moments that never come." -- Lester FreamonComment
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostWhat exactly does that mean? UK manufacturing went bust because the government didnt pander to ridiculous demands for high wages and short hours or that the rest of the world became more competitive?
If IT skills become a commodity that can be sort cheaper around the world is that a governments fault?
Just wondering like?Comment
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