Originally posted by SueEllen
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UKIP is wrong - I just changed my mind on the EU
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When I see debates like this I'm always reminded of:
In 1894, the Times of London estimated that by 1950 every street in the city would be buried nine feet deep in horse manure. One New York prognosticator of the 1890s concluded that by 1930 the horse droppings would rise to Manhattan’s third-story windows.I'm alright JackComment
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Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostWhen I see debates like this I'm always reminded of:
Unless you see a significant change in the human race then it seems valid.
As far as automation McDonalds and some pizza companies are already seriously looking at more automation of food production, in 10 years a McJob will be manager level only.Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by vetran View PostSo when are we going to invent the first petrol driven human being? The invention of the car is what changed this prediction, if it hadn't been invented then we would see carts going in to collect horse manure.
Unless you see a significant change in the human race then it seems valid.
As far as automation McDonalds and some pizza companies are already seriously looking at more automation of food production, in 10 years a McJob will be manager level only.Comment
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Skills shortage hampers CEOs growth plans - HR Grapevine
A quarter of UK business leaders plan to increase their headcount by up to five per cent in the next 12 months, but many are concerned that they won't be able to find the people with the right skills to fill these positions.I'm alright JackComment
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Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostLet us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostYour point is?
Well their point is:
With the demand for certain skills in high demand but short supply, UK businesses are widening their reach to find the talent they need – as leading organisations look to Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines for new talent.
Apparently Bill Gates & Steve Jobs don't want to work for NMW so lets raid the LDCs for cheap labour.Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by vetran View PostWell their point is:
Apparently Bill Gates & Steve Jobs don't want to work for NMW so lets raid the LDCs for cheap labour.Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostWhy are they not looking at Eastern Europe?
It used to be a bowl of rice a day, now they want meat as well. How will we ever afford our corporate jets and bonuses?Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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