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Old 03-07-2009, 04:57 PM   #24
willystyle
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Originally Posted by RFlush View Post
Where did you hear this? Usually from what I read, the IT guys are the first to be cut.
I agree. IT guys (particularly in support) are expendable, they don't make money for a company, they only CONSUME.

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Originally Posted by Carl Johnson View Post
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yea most public sector jobs are recession-proof. that's the trade off i mean usually you get higher pay in private but the risk of being laid off is also significantly higher.
Yeah, I agree.

I know a few CoV workers that have been laid off.

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Originally Posted by SmokeyTheBandit View Post
cable guy. everybody needs cable, internet and phone.
Quite a few have been laid off in this sector, but I think if you work for Shaw or Rogers, you should be doing OK vs. Telus/Bell.
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