Since 2008, the year of the U.S. economic "meltdown," many of us have seen changes we had never seen in years past. As time moved forward, we continually sought out signs that access to money was beginning to brighten a grim outlook, only to hear of more gas being thrown on the fire of economic desperation. To this day we are experiencing only sporadic, small episodes that point toward signs of a forthcoming stability. An unprepared manufacturing sector combined with an irritatingly weak US economy has continued to drive a shift in business operations. Down-sizing, an easy quick-fix survival tactic happened in large numbers and forced companies to operate competitively with fewer resources. "Globalization" became easier, opening up an enormous pool of workers (billions) who work for much less than Americans. This, in turn, resulted in companies shifting formerly middle-wage-paying jobs overseas. Now, in 2013 we are living the effects of what many are calling a "jobless" recovery...remaining lean and trying to exist on fewer resources.
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