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Article Overview: For several years we’ve heard the horror stories – about how American companies are moving all their operations to other countries to save money on labor costs. Why would a company continue to pay $14/hr when you can find people willing to work for $4hr? And all the American jobs are being lost overseas?
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Want a $16/hr job?
For several years we’ve heard the horror stories – about how American
companies are moving all their operations to other countries to save
money on labor costs. Why would a company continue to pay $14/hr when
you can find people willing to work for $4hr? And all the American
jobs are being lost overseas?
Guess what? The world really is
flat and we really are in a global economy. People in those “poor”
countries want the same things Americans want. They are now shopping at
the same stores, eating at the same restaurants and going on the same
vacations. The disparity has all been wiped out. In the last 6 years,
labor costs in China have been rising at 30% annually. That means that
someone making $4.00 in 2006 can now expect to make $14.86 – essentially
$15/hr. And shipping costs have also risen over 30%. Combining those
two factors makes the explosion of jobs in the $16-18/hr more than just a hope.
There
is a massive shift in companies reopening manufacturing plants in the
United States. Mei Xu used her Chinese family connections to launch
Chesapeake Bay Candles back in 1994. She leveraged her relationships
and the helpful economics of manufacturing in China to build a very
successful company. In June of 2011 she and her husband opened their
new state of the art manufacturing facility – in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
The advantages of manufacturing in China have disappeared. India and
Mexico are rapidly catching up as well.
This is one of thousands
of examples. We need to stop believing there are no opportunities
here. The world provides a pretty level playing field. This isn’t a
return to the old days – this is the emergence of the new days. Let’s
recognize the opportunities and advantages.
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About the Author: Dan Miller RSS for Dan's articles - Visit Dan's website Dan is the author of the widely acclaimed 48 Days To The Work You Love and No More Mondays. He writes regularly for many popular magazines and web portals, including CBN.com, Crosswalk.com, In Touch, AARP and Success magazines and the Zig Ziglar newsletter. He has been a guest on CBS' 'The Early Show,' MSNBC's 'Hardball with Chris Mathews,' 700 Club's Living the Life and Fox Business News with Dave Ramsey Show...to hit some highlights. He hosts a weekly podcast that is consistently ranked #1 under Careers on iTunes. Dan is also a frequent speaker and guest on popular radio programs like Moody Broadcasting, Crown Financial, Janet Parshall’s America, American Family Radio, and Prime Time Chicago. Committed to personal priorities, Dan and wife Joanne have been happily married for over 41 years. Each of their three grown children works in the family business in some capacity, and they enjoy spending time with their 6 grandchildren. Click here to visit Dan's website   Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus Find the 87 of Jobs Never Advertised The power of a group That dog wont hunt Are you a coach or just a cheerleader |
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