No! We'll just keep on hearing that giant sucking sound when it comes to jobs.
74%
Yes! If you keep calling your Member of Congress – especially if they’re a Republican.
26%
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Republicans and a handful of Blue Dog Democrats ONLY represent those who have power and money. Affluence is the only thing that tickles their ears.
Okay, I couldn't really vote on this the way it's stated. As a former call center agent here's my take: Some jobs will leave, some will stay, and some are already coming back. 1. People don't like talking to a foreign voice....we still have a lot of racism and prejudice to get past. 2. There are just as many call agents overseas that are willing to steal your credit card info as there are here. So it's really no safer. 3. Some of the jobs shipping out ....they can have them, like certain banking practices, excuses from insurance companies regarding health care issues, and all the nonsense and dirty dealings I would not want to be part of. 4. If corporations and conservatives have their way, we'll be making such small wages it will be worth it to bring those jobs back. Let us hope that does not come to pass.
And - yes after years of working there, my call ctr job was outsourced, and eventually there was a massive layoff and the call ctr company actually went out of business, but it was a unique learning experience in more ways than I can count.
I work in customer service. The only reason my employeer does not outsource, is they do not want to loose state contracts. The gov.t can make a difference!