They're still effed. The unthinkable has happened to those affected by the seemingly endless tanking of the economy, just as the unthinkable has happened to those affected by the oil spill.
No sympathy?
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No sympathy?
No, I do have some sympathy because as I said "I'm sorry because that sucks," I just don't think they deserve MORE sympathy than everyone else who is dealing with the exact same thing.
It isn't just new grads who need jobs and many Americans would have preferred to get early retirement instead of a pink slip.
It isn't just new grads who need jobs and many Americans would have preferred to get early retirement instead of a pink slip.
I hear what you're saying.
Back to the commencement speech, learning Spanish is a good suggestion for future teachers, nurses, doctors, you name it. Learning Chinese is also a good idea due to the predictions of China becoming a bigger economic force than the U.S.
Believe it or not, some colleges and universities don't require a foreign language for graduation, including Georgia Tech. I find that hard to believe. The engineers I know do a lot of international travel, and those who know the language of the country in which they travel have an advantage.
And there's no substitute for reading. Many of us waste too much time on the Internet, myself included. Good advice.
Thanks for your post, Buz.
Back to the commencement speech, learning Spanish is a good suggestion for future teachers, nurses, doctors, you name it. Learning Chinese is also a good idea due to the predictions of China becoming a bigger economic force than the U.S.
Believe it or not, some colleges and universities don't require a foreign language for graduation, including Georgia Tech. I find that hard to believe. The engineers I know do a lot of international travel, and those who know the language of the country in which they travel have an advantage.
And there's no substitute for reading. Many of us waste too much time on the Internet, myself included. Good advice.
Thanks for your post, Buz.
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Everyone should speak 2 languages or more. Spanish, English, and Chinese are the biggies IMO, but it may vary based on your profession.
It's not new - Grandpa Scooterbug had to learn German in college decades ago because that was the "language" of engineering.
It's not new - Grandpa Scooterbug had to learn German in college decades ago because that was the "language" of engineering.
You're right. German is the language Big D took to fulfill the requirements for his Ph.D. in engineering. It has served him well because the big textile machinery shows are in Germany, and most of his biggest customers over the years have been in Germany.
