• @RubberElectrons
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    21 month ago

    At no point have I ever said our excessive consumerism is good, only that people shouldn’t be competing internationally for an in-person job.

    Having been raised in NYC, I can tell you directly that the job market is a bit fierce, and I think offshoring basic service jobs is terrible for everyone involved, owner included.

    • @rekorse
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      21 month ago

      I agree with your post but wanted to add that I think we are starting to realize the effects of cutting out relationships with people in our community.

      I suppose thats just another aspect of offshoring that is problematic.

      • @RubberElectrons
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        11 month ago

        It’s a race to the bottom, which I’d call a systematic bug.

        Who’s buying anything fun when nobody has a job? So yeah, I agree with what you’re saying too.