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Originally Posted by 1stLand
Globalization at work.
Canada and the States barely manufacture anything besides vehicles. Other nations can produce those products cheaper, hence north america can buy those consumer goods cheapers.
Double edged sword though. Manufacturing jobs are a thing of the past. These jobs were the bread and butter of the labour market in the 50s,60s,70s. Kids with no education making more than a living being able to afford more than a house.
It is a competitive global labour market now. Telecommutting technology is only going to make it more competitive, as video conferencing, virtual offices, working from home enables people from other countries to take certain north american 'white collar' jobs.
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I agree with you 100%. The global market is yet another reason why things are so much tougher for this generation.
Not only is there competition for jobs, but there is also more competition for real estate. Especially in coastal cities like Vancovuer, NYC, LA. You not only have to deal with local demand, but demand from millionaires oversees.
This goes back to my argument that the two things people need most, home and a stable job, are much harder to attain for this generation than the one before it.