[wplug] Circuit City

[DK]

Teodorski, Chris wrote:
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: wplug-bounces+teodorski=ppg.com at wplug.org [mailto:wplug-
>> bounces+teodorski=ppg.com at wplug.org] On Behalf Of Brian W. Snyder
>> Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 6:01 AM
>> To: General user list
>> Subject: Re: [wplug] Circuit City
>>
>> Zach wrote:
>>> They are firing 3,400 better-paid workers so that they can re-hire
>>> replacements with lower wages and benefits and their IT department is
>>> being outsourced offshore. Sigh.
>>>
>>> Zach
>>
>> First it was Best Lie, now we have Circrook City (or Circuit Sh***).
>> Chalk up another company I will not do business with.
>>
>>         Brian
> 
> I'm no fan of off-shoring, but the reality is that it's here to stay.  
> 
> I do think it's funny that you would gladly buy products manufactured in China, etc from places like Circuit City, because the cheap labor makes the products affordable.  However when they move IT jobs to a cheaper location, you refuse to do business with them.  Why is it okay for blue collar manufacturing jobs to move offshore, but not for white collar jobs?  
> 
> Chris

I rarely purchase "discount" imports if a cost-effective domestic alternative is 
available.  Unfortunately, its becoming very difficult even for everyday simple 
items,  forget about consumer electronics.

Dave