Who knows? However, if the standard requirement was always 40 lb, they shouldn't make it more onerous by specifying 20 kg. Perhaps 18 kg would be more appropriate (and it's 160 g lighter than 40 lb).
Bill ________________________________ Bill Potts WFP Consulting Roseville, CA http://metric1.org [SI Navigator] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Paul Trusten, R.Ph. Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 12:52 To: U.S. Metric Association Cc: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:44004] Re: dumbing down leads to downsizing? Duh.. Would the author of this ad know what was meant by lifting 20 kg? Quoting Scott Hudnall <[email protected]>: > > 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-s killed-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] > > > > -- Paul Trusten, R.Ph. Public Relations Director U.S. Metric Association (USMA), Inc. www.metric.org 3609 Caldera Boulevard, Apartment 122 Midland TX 79707-2872 US +1(432)528-7724 mailto:[email protected]
