[wplug] Circuit City

[brian at brianwsnyder.com]

> 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
> _________


 I do, too. I make sure the car I buy has a VIN that begins with 1, 4, or
5. I check the tags of clothes before I buy. 98% of shoes are imported so
that's a tough one. Consumer electronics are tough though. However, I
just bought a Honeywell air purifier, made in USA.



   Brian







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