"Jim Hampton" wrote:
Hello gang,

We've seen the rec.radio.cb group go right down the tubes along with many
rec.radio.amateur groups and the bickering goes on.

Just like to share something with the group. This city (Rochester, NY)
has been in a recession since 2002 (according to the local newspaper).
Employers had been running ads for toolmakers with a minimum of 6 years
experience - and offering the staggering wage of $10.00 per hour!
Toolmakers? Good grief.

Wages here have sunk to unbelievable levels with most folks that aren't
managing to hang on to their jobs to $8.00 to perhaps $15.00 per hour -
and most below that $15.00 per hour figure. Unemployment here was 6%
some years back.

There is one very bright spot. If anyone has an extensive rf background,
one company has been hiring. I was one of nearly 600 last year and they
are adding more even as I post this note to the group. Wages are far
North of that $15.00 per hour figure ... and they had a bounty on rf
engineers and even well-qualified technicians last year. Thousands of
dollars for a referral that was subsequently hired.

My suggestion is this - have fun and don't worry about the folks that
wish to spoil the newsgroup. Even better, learn more about your hobby
whether cb or ham - and bother learning about rf circuitry. This is one
area that there are jobs in. Very likely in other cities as well as I
suspect the radio shops are having problems finding folks. The shop that
I had worked in was running ads last year and getting resumes from across
the country. I think this may be a result of the Internet and cell
phones which has resulted in youngsters no longer becoming interested in
radio. It does open possibilities for those who possess the appropriate
skill set.

Hope everyone has a safe and happy Christmas and new year.

73 from Rochester, NY
Jim

Hello Jim
Glad to hear all that government training is finally paying off OM. g

I hope you bought yourself something nice for Xmas with all that walking
around money!

All the best to you and your family.

73
Steve

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