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modrepub

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2. Agree
Mon Mar 8, 2021, 06:05 PM
Mar 2021

I'd bet the loses in the IT sectors over the years as technology changed dwarfs the loses in the coal mining industry. You'll never hear about all the main-frame computer programers who lost their high paying job in the 90s once PCs and linked networks became all the rage.

My father was in that category. Suffered through several job loses until he finally gave up in his late 50s. Last jobs he had were delivering sandwiches. Eventually was able to fully retire and enjoy some good years once his military pension and SS finally kicked in.

Guess the squeaky wheel gets the grease or news coverage.

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How about this for an idea matt819 Mar 2021 #1
Agree modrepub Mar 2021 #2
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