i think this article brings up many uncomfortable truths that
many has been forced to face in recent years... economic
restructuring, recession, increased competition, changing economic
climate, etc, etc...
and i am seriously tired of the gov't and its endless talk. its
basically a case of cover-backside mentality. totally
irresponsible. "no more iron ricebowl", " gov't needs to let in
more F.Ts even though u have no jobs", "it is not the gov't job to
provide u with lifetime employment"...
quite a bizarre case cos they were anxious to flaunt economic
success as a point to legitimise harsh measures and score points in
elections during good times... now, they say its not their
problem...
and i agree with the point that life sciences and all that jazz
will not provide the same number of jobs as the manufacturing
sector. even if it does, it won't be hiring the same type of
workers and massive re-training will be required.
maybe enterpreneurship IS the way out... anybody got a good
business idea? 