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In reply to the discussion: Marshall Brain: We are about to see a seismic shift in the American workforce [View all]Zalatix
(8,994 posts)52. What new jobs will be created? Nothing. There'll simply be fewer jobs and more unemployed.
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Marshall Brain: We are about to see a seismic shift in the American workforce [View all]
txlibdem
Mar 2012
OP
Exactly. I was at Home Depot one day and the self checkouts were empty. Some salesperson asked me
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#40
I politely decline and tell then why. I don't check myself out to save their jobs.
Vincardog
Mar 2012
#50
We people have the power. I wouldn't use these kinds of systems. I will not shop in this
southernyankeebelle
Mar 2012
#4
Basically why I don't use any except the self-serve gas station. That's because
sinkingfeeling
Mar 2012
#8
Here in Oregon, there is no such thing as self-serve gas. They pump. Always.
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2012
#17
I don't think I can drive the 1000 to 2000 miles to either NJ or Oregon to buy gas!
sinkingfeeling
Mar 2012
#48
The other big problem is we're depleting our resources, and so is the rest of the world. nt
Selatius
Mar 2012
#80
Good! You know, it'd be good if everyone who didn't participate in it, spoke to the store mgr and
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#32
I looked and looked and finally found the perfect chaises..Sam Moore furniture
SoCalDem
Mar 2012
#35
Awesome!! Vera Bradley manufactures only in the U.S. - and for those who can't afford them...
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#39
I think we're going to have to start actually asking where they manufacture things, you know?
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#49
Don't hold your breath, those massive increaes in productitivity go to buy the CEO another
Ikonoklast
Mar 2012
#24
Everybody ignores how this technology will also make our lives tons times better.
chrisa
Mar 2012
#51
What new jobs will be created? Nothing. There'll simply be fewer jobs and more unemployed.
Zalatix
Mar 2012
#52
That argument is a bit moot if the government won't even allocate funds for job training programs.
Selatius
Mar 2012
#81