A real metric worker would give 110% and repeatedly lift 20 kg. :) --- On Thu, 3/19/09, Scott Hudnall <[email protected]> wrote:
From: Scott Hudnall <[email protected]> Subject: [USMA:43999] Re: dumbing down leads to downsizing? Duh.. To: "U.S. Metric Association" <[email protected]> Date: Thursday, March 19, 2009, 12:34 PM Could be. I work at a a pharmaceutical company, and education (and knowledge of the metric system) is essential for working at our company, even in the most basic positions. Following is an excerpt from a warehouse/supply chain job posted on our company's web site: Job Qualifications: - BA or BS with concentration in Life or Physical sciences preferred. (May substitute with extensive inventory management or Bio/Pharma industry experience.) - Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instruction. - Thorough understanding of metric system and good basic mathematical skills. - Ability to repeatedly lift 40 lbs. - Proficiency with PC desktop applications and business operations software system. - Ability to work in a highly cooperative team environment. - Flexibility in duty assignment and ability to work over-time as required. - Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Valid California drivers license with good driving record. I shake my head in disbelief every time I see "thorough understanding of the metric system" followed by "ability to repeatedly lift 40 lbs". ;-) -- Scott Hudnall On Thursday, March 19, 2009, at 09:09AM, "Paul Trusten" <[email protected]> wrote: >The article doesn't quite want to put its finger on why U.S. citizens can't get these jobs while non-U.S. citizens are sough-after. Money is one thing, but education just might be in there, too (grin): > >http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/03/19/economy-slumps-firms-line-hire-skilled-foreign-workers/ > >Paul Trusten, R.Ph. >Public Relations Director >U.S. Metric Association, Inc. >www.metric.org >3609 Caldera Blvd. Apt. 122 >Midland TX 79707-2872 US >+1(432)528-7724 >[email protected] >
