seriouslyur
Thank-you. Understood. I just have a strong work ethic. That is the way I was brought up--that whatever job you have,to do it as best as you possibly can.I started work many,many years ago at 16. My late father instilled those values in me. I don't want to ramble on,so,again,
Thank-you.

Pandora-you are right. I am sorry about attacking you. I meant everything I said, just didn't mean it towards you. sorry. Thank you for not attacking me right back. Like I said, I'm embarrassed, but maybe I shouldn't be. American is made up of hard working people, our government on the other hand.... and everything else that is bringing our economy down. Like I said, I am very sorry. Maybe I am a fool to want to run, cuz a stronger person would fight. We need to keep our jobs here because, hell, we produce better quality. It just that I'm afraid our government and the rich will run our country right down. You blog did not say, "how great you were", it was just the way you talked about your job. You have loyalties, rare for today. I was just pointing out that others may not have the same loyalties as you. But you know that. A loyal employee should have a loyal employer. I'm just scared and angry, sorry I took it out on you.

seriouslyur
I mention nothing about illegal aliens. I mention nothing about "how great I was". I am just an average "American" going to work everyday to do a job that I was hired to do,as long as I am graced to have that job. I do understand why businesses have to move out of the country.I don't have to like it,but I understand why they have to do that. It is my right as an "American" to have opinions about some things. To be better than everyone else? The U.S. priced themselves out of competition. In order for businesses to stay in business and provide us with affordable products they had to move out of the country where wages are lower and it is more cost effective in other areas for them to stay viable. Like I said, I understand all of this....I don't have to like it.I just have to "better" myself so that I can be a Proud,Productive American and be damn glad to live here in America! God Bless America!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pandora, you're a typical American. Companies all the time hire illegal aliens. Why not? Step in their shoes. They are competing with foreign outsourcing. These aliens will work for cheap. In their minds they want to keep their business in the area, for all the right reasons. But the competition is steep. So don’t blame your employer and don’t blame the people that are aware of it. I understand your loyalties to your employer, but there is so much more. Do some investigation. Just because some employee says, “no problem,” or “I understand” doesn’t mean they are producing the product you want. They just figured out enough English to make “you” feel they understood. Who’s the fool? Look at all the problems with dealing with other countries. You are so not knowing, please research doing business with other countries.
I am very embarrassed right not to be an American. We are so behind so much stuff. All because we were all about ourselves.
Your blog states how great you were, that is good. But today, we need to figure out how to be better than the others, not just sit on the fact that we are great.
You remind me of someone who made a great touchdown in his college years and has done nothing else. WE need to grow and continue to compete.
Please understand, I’m not confrontational, do your research. Then Move out of the country!!!!
OR rethink what America really means.

I don't understand phlurky's comment about working at SSI on a few occasions via Manpower and then he or she says"that a good 70% of Bourns employees had only a command-line understanding of the English language."

SSI and Bourns are 2 different businesses.
SSI is on W.Court street.
SSD is on Palmer Drive. SSI and SSD have the same owner.
Bourns is on Palmer Drive.It was known as SSI up until June 2006 when Bourns bought that part of the business. I have worked at the Bourns building when it was SSI for many years and then when Bourns took over. We only have 148 employees. It would mean that 44.4 employees do not speak English here,and 103.6 do ,according to phlurky's percentages. This is ludicrous(ridiculous).Perhaps you have your work places confused. We,here, at Bourns have a 100% "command-line understanding" of the English language. We will soon be inutile(of no use or service) and possibly,no,probably, joining you through Manpower.
Thank-you Ethanolstinks for the word of the day"inutile". It increases my "command-line understanding of the English language".
Happy Friday the 13th to everyone! That is unlesss you have "Triskaidekaphobia"(Fear of the number 13.)

Hi Joker....Actually there was something wrong with your post. It was nothing serious-just a couple of grammatical errors that a few of us helped you correct. I just thought it was funny that they popped up in a post of someone complaining about the lack of proper grammar on this board. If it wasn't for this, I'm sure that your errors wouldn't have been addressed at all. The "everyone is jealous of me because I have multiple degrees and I'm successful" rant that you threw out there in your last post gave me my second laugh while contributing to this thread. You have no idea as to the amount of education or success which the other members of this forum have achieved. Your claim to contribute the most logic and intelligence is more than a little presumptuous! It reminds me of that skit on SNL with Phil Hartman called Daily Affirmation:) No harm, no foul--so just relax, pull your foot out of your mouth, and let's get back on point!!!!!

See, now I got all MY facts all mixed up. I meant 916, not Bogie. Joker, please, it was funny. Can't you laugh at yourself? I, too, with multiply degrees can at least laugh at myself....

JOKER!! What is up with you, calm down. It was Bogie's opinion, not a fact like you say. Did you take that walk yet? An intelligent person like you should not waste your time attacking people. Commom, smile a little. Relax.

916, how did I look foolish with my post? There was nothing wrong with my post. Get your facts straight before you shoot your mouth off!

Bogie, I have no idea what you are talking about regarding receiving my dose. I think because I contribute more logic and intelligence to this board than everyone else on this board, you are just jealous. Sorry but it is the truth. I have multiple college degrees and am very successful, both professionally and personally. I doubt you can match this and that is why you go negative.

Now this is funny. I am new to using this forum, but have read all along about the "spelling police". I think the Joker just received his dose of the day.

Lighten up Joker! You have to admit you looked a little bit foolish after that one. A post complaining of bad grammar, while using bad grammar attempting to make your point. It really was amusing--thanks for the laugh:)

Joker, talk about the subject at hand? Which subject? Bourns or spelling/grammar? I didn't go negative on you. In fact, you make me laugh. YOU are the one that said "attempts at spelling and sentence formation is appalling and to be honest, quite embarrasing." That sounds pretty negative to me. You should take a walk or read a book. You really need to take it easy.

Joker: Trouble is the story of my life.

I find it very funny that everyone likes to go negative on me and not talk about the subject at hand. This negative attitude seems to be everywhere in Janesville. Now I am not surprised why companies are laying off their workers and leaving town. Janesville is in more trouble than I thought.

SarahB1, I think there are two spaces after a colon. ;) (Sorry, I couldn't help it, I had to keep this going....)

thisisme: You forgot a comma. It should read, "Come on, Joker, don't waste our time!".

Wow!! You folks are duking it out on this blog too! T.G.I.F.

Joker does that because he has way too much time on his hands. Also, because he couldn't think of anything better to say about this article. He has to put his two cents whether it makes a difference or not... then to misspell a word in a post about spelling...? Come on Joker, don't waste our time!

Joker....Due to fact that you were describing multiple attempts in your post, you should have used "are appalling" rather than "is appalling". If your intent is to slam people on grammar, please proof the post that you are doing it in before submitting it. No offense intended--I'm just trying to help you avoid some embarrassment. Thanks!!!!:)

JOKER!!!! IT IS SPELLED EMBARRASSING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your point is?????

joker why does it bother you how people word ther statements and as to spelling wow if someone misspells a word so what. I don't see in the rules for posting that you have to be champion of the spelling bee contest.....

Once again, I need to say it. Before you post, please use spell and grammar check. Some of the attempts at spelling and sentence formation is appalling and to be honest, quite embarrasing.

I have read the letter from hufcor and they have notified the state that they will be downsizing permantly and the ones already laid off ( not the voluteers with seniority) will not be called back and up to a possible hundred more let go as of May 12 2009

Speaking of foreign. Seriously, be careful at aldi's. I LOVE aldi's, but just discovered that they have MANY food items made in CHINA. Including their Apple Juice. With the epidemic of all the babies who died from the formula made over there, we better be careful. Seriously, nothing good ever comes from buying from other countries because they are cheaper, because the consequences in the long run are priceless!

I deal with technical departments in many businesses around here, and the country. A lot, meaning most, businesses employ people from other countries to support their technical end. Why? Because there is, or was a big shortage in skilled people so they went abroad. These people aren't dummies, either. They're very very sharp, and know what they're job is. They're also living their dream which wouldn't be possible in their own country. It's interesting that many Americans, including myself sometimes, feel we're somehow entitled to good paying, easy jobs but people from other countries view those same jobs as a once in a lifetime opportunity to have a decent life, and will do practically anything to get them at any wage.

Outsourcing is a major problem. How can you buy an'American' car? There is no such thing. Some may still be made here but underneath it all are parts outsourced from other countries.I was thinking about trading my vehicle in for another....not now...my work is heading out of the country in 12-18 months and I too,wiill join the millions of un-employed.
Many businesses have outsourced customer services also. When you call, many are in India and other countries and you cannot understand them,example:Charter.Big Businesses don't care about the 'little people'who helped make them 'big'...only $$$$$$. To do that,they get rid of U.S. jobs and move to Mexico and Hungary,as two examples. Too bad we were not asked to take a pay cut until the economy improves to keep our work here.No,they have to cop out and skip the country and not stay and weather the storm like most of us.

i was called by a current employee that Hufcor is putting letters in with employees checks today to let them know they have notified the state of possibly eliminating 100 jobs besides the ones laid off indeffinately

I drive a used American made vehicle. I really can't afford a new American made vehicle, even when my husband worked at Allied we bought used. Let's face it. Greed has overtaken many in this great country of ours and it is reflected in the prices tags of every item being made in this country. Other countries rely on our greed for their well being. It's sad really. Maybe, America will wake up and realize what is important is not new expensive vehicles or being paid astronomical wages to make those vehicles, but God, family, love of country and fellow man. We have watched how materialism has played a huge hand in the down fall of our country. We were more concerned when a president spent billions of dollars to help others become free and live without fear, than we are about our current president spending Trillions on "stuff". Yes, America has spoken and it is obvious what is more important. The almighty dollar and what can be bought with it.

SSI and Bourns are not related. Reread the article. If Shopko closed why would it affect Farm n Fleet?

And the beat goes on.....How is the Janesville Mall doing? Hmmm......

Any word on if the plant on West Court will be closing? Totally different division, but still SSI Inc.

Once again the "bean counters" look at the bottom line, with blinders on. The line that thier customers want lower prices does not take into account that Mexico and Hungary are not tha market that will buy the cars!! Without jobs here, there will be no market in the US.

Janesville better get more check-n-go places in town, as we're going to need them! I hope everyone is happy driving their foreign profit vehicles to Super WalMart in this ghost town. Keep buying foriegn vehicles and support the rest of the world. It won't be long and we will be a third world country.

and so it goes ;=(