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Many call centers are no longer in the United States, but in countries
such as India. This is because the Telecom Reform Act allowed companies
such as Global Crossing, which no longer exists, to lay miles offiber-optic
cable all over the world. Now it may be far less expensive to call someone in
Asia or Eastern Europe than it is to call someone in another U.S.city.
People primarily in the B and I quadrants benefit from this act, and

many ofthose in the E and S quadrants suffer. People have been crying the
blues about our jobs going overseas. While jobs have been going overseas
for years, it was this 1996 act that accelerated the process. Today, even
medical doctors, lawyers and accountants have their income threatened by
this change.
In 2001 , som ething else happened - China was admitted into the

World Trade Organization (WTO). Again, this is great for those in the B
and I quadrants, but may be a threat to those in the E and S quadrants.

Asking For A Raise

The significance ofthe Telecom Reform Act and the admission ofChina
into the WTO is that asking for a raise could now be a job-threatening
move. Whether you're a blue-collar or white-collar worker, the person
competing for your job may live thousands of miles away - this at a time
when inflation is climbing, gas prices are climbing and housing prices are
through the roof
Some ofyou say,"Well, myjob issafe. I'm a schoolteacher and someone
has to actually be in the classroom to teach." Yes, there are many jobs like
that - including the jobs held by police officers, desk clerks, firefighters,
hotel maids, janitors, city workers and more. Some jobs are protected from
foreigners. But remember this: If blue-collar and white-collar workers are

losing their jobs, they in turn will become local competition for your job.
Simplicity Or Complexity

Ifyou are an adult without much money, you have two basic choices:

1. Live below your means.
2. Expand your means.

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