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Citibank to Cut 11,000 Employees Pros and Cons

If somehow you still remember the subprime mortgage crisis back in 2008, you might always remember one of the credit-swap players, Citibank. On Wednesday, they announced that the company will layoff 11,000 employee in addition to cut the costs.

A Citibank branch in Manhattan. The bank has been sharply reducing its expenses.

The New York Times -- 1:22 PM

The pros says that it is a good thing for Citigroup to remove the excess of capacity since it was bustling with fake economic activities with high pay and over-hiring.

"In a way we can't complain about these layoffs. During the real estate/credit bubble the economy was bustling with fake economic activity with high pay and over hiring. Now, back to reality. It is time to get rid of the excess. We can't expect jobs to return in the near future either."

Don -- New York

The Cons says, Citigroup as much of the other company may be very cruel to cut employment.

"I would really be impressed to see one of these Harvard grads come in and do that without making any cuts, that person would be worth 15 million a year." 

Dallas -- Newport Beach

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Investors to Leave Indonesia for Outsourcing Removal Action by Labors

Confused on what to do, I connected the internet and hit The Jakarta Post button at the bookmark bar. After observing several issues,

I saw this articles:

An officer of city-owned bus operator Transjakarta places an announcement that says buses for Blok M, South Jakarta, to Kota in Central Jakarta are temporarily out of service during the worker’s strike in the capital on Wednesday. The Jakarta Police closed main road Jl. MH Thamrin due to the strike. (JP/Jerry Adiguna)

The Jakarta Post

Wednesday, December 05 2012 (5:41 PM)

Workers from various labor unions shout slogans during a rally in front of the Japanese Embassy on Jl. M.H. Thamrin in Central Jakarta on Wednesday. Thousands of factory workers took to the streets in the capital to protest against outsourcing and low wages. (JP/Jerry Adiguna)

The Jakarta Post

Wednesday, December 05 2012 (4:45 PM)

Okay, some of you may aware of it, but most of you may not be.

The labor strike is going a bit off-the-hook. It happens again and again in every cities and struggling for one issue, one main issue only. They want to "Remove Outsourcing" from business dictionary, written and applied.

Well, to remove outsourcing is quite impossible. It may feel unfair when the outsource people always have contract jobs (not the permanent one), but think of these points:

When you ask for higher payment as you increase your productivity, that will make sense.

However, if you ask for higher payment but you still demand for the same amount of output, you are insane. Asking for higher wages means more production cost for the company.

Higher production cost that doesn't come along with the output of the products may increase the price of the product itself to cover, not only the labor cost, but also the direct material and factory overhead.

Rise of product price in tight market will somehow forced consumer to slowly turn their interest toward another product which were at the same level, yet cheaper price.

This several points needs to be considered by those person who wish for a raise in wages without any increase in productivity. They have to understand that forcing their will may push them to no incomes at all.

How is that even possible?

Well, it's easy. Starts from the last point, the company can't compete in the market as their products become more expensive and they can't afford to pay the production cost and goes bankrupt because of it. The implants may be abandoned and investor moves to a more reasonable source of labor with much saver environment and political situation in another country. POOF! There goes the working fields.

I doesn't mean that I would love doing contract jobs all the time, but people, when they keep contracting you, it means that you're not good enough. Go grasp some skills until the supervisors notice the improvements and offers for promotion.

ps: these are more likely to be opinions, no offense at all.

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An #Aquarius is a silent assassin when it comes to mind games

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Become possessive of an #Aquarius and you will regret it

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#Aquarians don't have to act out to stand out

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#Aquarians are very social being but they have a hard time letting their guard down to form a relationship with others

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Maybe, not having regular visits every day is taking care of itself because of our busy schedules. Lol.

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There's a fire starting in my heart Reaching a fever pitch, it's bringing me out the dark Finally I can see you crystal clear Go 'head and sell me out and I'll lay your ship [shit] bare See how I leave with every piece of you Don't underestimate the things that I will do There's a fire starting in my heart Reaching a fever pitch And it's bringing me out the dark The scars of your love remind me of us They keep me thinking that we almost had it all The scars of your love, they leave me breathless I can't help feeling We could have had it all (You're gonna wish you never had met me) Rolling in the deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) You had my heart inside of your hand (You're gonna wish you never had met me) And you played it, to the beat (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) Baby, I have no story to be told But I've heard one on you And I'm gonna make your head burn Think of me in the depths of your despair Make a home down there As mine sure won't be shared (You're gonna wish you never had met me) The scars of your love remind me of us (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) They keep me thinking that we almost had it all (You're gonna wish you never had met me) The scars of your love, they leave me breathless (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) I can't help feeling We could have had it all (You're gonna wish you never had met me) Rolling in the deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) You had my heart inside of your hand (You're gonna wish you never had met me) And you played it, to the beat (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) We could have had it all Rolling in the deep You had my heart inside of your hand But you played it, with a beating Throw your soul through every open door (woah) Count your blessings to find what you look for (woah) Turn my sorrow into treasured gold (woah) You'll pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow (woah) (You're gonna wish you never had met me) We could have had it all (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) We could have had it all (You're gonna wish you never had met me) It all, it all, it all (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) We could have had it all (You're gonna wish you never had met me) Rolling in the deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) You had my heart inside of your hand (You're gonna wish you never had met me) And you played it to the beat (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) We could have had it all (You're gonna wish you never had met me) Rolling in the deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) You had my heart inside of your hand (You're gonna wish you never had met me) But you played it You played it You played it You played it to the beat.

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I let it fall, my heart And as it fell, you rose to claim it It was dark and I was over Until you kissed my lips and you saved me My hands, they're strong But my knees were far too weak To stand in your arms Without falling to your feet But there's a side to you that I never knew, never knew All the things you'd say, they were never true, never true And the games you play, you would always win, always win But I set fire to the rain Watched it pour as I touched your face Let it burn while I cry 'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name When laying with you I could stay there, close my eyes Feel you here, forever You and me together, nothing is better 'Cause there's a side to you that I never knew, never knew All the things you'd say, they were never true, never true And the games you'd play, you would always win, always win But I set fire to the rain Watched it pour as I touched your face Let it burn while I cried 'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name I set fire to the rain And I threw us into the flames Where I felt somethin' die, 'cause I knew that That was the last time, the last time Sometimes I wake up by the door Now that you've gone, must be waiting for you Even now when it's already over I can't help myself from looking for you I set fire to the rain Watched it pour as I touched your face Let it burn while I cried 'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name I set fire to the rain And I threw us into the flames Where I felt somethin' die 'Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time, oh Oh, no Let it burn, oh Let it burn Let it burn

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[verse 1] I threw a wish in the well, Don't ask me, I'll never tell I looked to you as it fell,  and now you're in my way I trade my soul for a wish, pennies and dimes for a kiss I wasn't looking for this,  but now you're in my way Your stare was holdin', Ripped jeans, skin was showin' Hot night, wind was blowin' Where you think you're going, baby? [Chorus] Hey, I just met you,  and this is crazy,  but here's my number, so call me, maybe? It's hard to look right, at you baby, but here's my number, so call me, maybe?  Hey, I just met you,  and this is crazy,  but here's my number, so call me, maybe? And all the other boys, try to chase me,  but here's my number, so call me, maybe? [Verse 2] You took your time with the call, I took no time with the fall  You gave me nothing at all, but still, you're in my way  I beg, and borrow and steal At first sight and it's real  I didn't know I would feel it, but it's in my way  Your stare was holdin', Ripped jeans, skin was showin' Hot night, wind was blowin' Where you think you're going, baby? Hey, I just met you,  and this is crazy,  but here's my number, so call me, maybe? It's hard to look right, at you baby, but here's my number, so call me, maybe?  Hey, I just met you,  and this is crazy,  but here's my number, so call me, maybe? And all the other boys, try to chase me,  but here's my number, so call me, maybe? Before you came into my life  I missed you so bad I missed you so bad I missed you so, so bad Before you came into my life  I missed you so bad And you should know that I missed you so, so bad It's hard to look right, at you baby, but here's my number, so call me, maybe?  Hey, I just met you,  and this is crazy,  but here's my number, so call me, maybe? And all the other boys, try to chase me,  but here's my number, so call me, maybe? Before you came into my life  I missed you so bad I missed you so bad I missed you so so bad Before you came into my life  I missed you so bad And you should know that So call me, maybe?

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If I've learned anything from this,  It would all be gone, it would all be gone And I will take away your breath. Just to turn me on, yeah you turn me on  Down where the city meets the sea I sit and daylight speaks to me She carries me away Oh yeah...  I'll find my way Would fall from grace With the little piece of you that's left in me But then it's 1, 2, 3 and you're back to me,  And all the pieces fit together oh so perfectly Enough to take me home Just take me home...  If I've learned anything from this,  It would all be gone, it would all be gone And I will take away your breath. Just to turn me on, yeah you turn me on. We'll find our way We'll leave this place With the little piece of me that's left in you

But then it's 1, 2, 3 and you're back to me And if you hear me loud and clear then what's the problem dear? Why won't you take me home? If I've learned anything from this,  It would all be gone, it would all be gone And I will take away your breath. Just to turn me on, yeah you turn me on. Down where the city meets the sea I sit and daylight speaks to me She carries me away...  Just take me home Why won't you take me home? If I've learned anything from this,  It would all be gone, it would all be gone And I will take away your breath. Just to turn me on, yeah you turn me on. Down where the city meets the sea I sit and daylight speaks to me She carries me away...  Down where the city meets the sea I sit and daylight speaks to me Yeah, daylight speaks to me...

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[Gwen] If I could escape I would but, First of all, let me say I must apologize for acting stank & treating you this way Cause I've been acting like sour milk all on the floor It's your fault you didn't shut the refrigerator Maybe that's the reason I've been acting so cold? [CHORUS] If I could escape & recreate a place that's my own world & I could be your favourite girl (forever), Perfectly together Tell me boy now wouldn't that be sweet? (sweet escape) If I could be sweet, I know I've been a real bad girl (I'll try to change) I didn't mean for you to get hurt (whatsoever) We can make it better, Tell me boy wouldn't that be sweet? (sweet escape) [Akon] I want to get away, to our sweet escape I want to get away, yeah [Gwen] You held me down, I'm at my lowest boiling point Come help me out, I need to get me out of this joint Come on let's bounce, counting on you to turn me around Instead of clowning around, let's look for some common ground So baby, times get a little crazy I've been gettin' a little lazy, waitin' on you to come save me I can see that you're angry by the way that you treat me Hopefully you don't leave me, wanna take you with me [CHORUS] If I could escape & recreate a place that's my own world & I could be your favourite girl (forever), Perfectly together & tell me boy now wouldn't that be sweet? (sweet escape) If I could be sweet (sorry boy) I know I've been a real bad girl (I'll try to change) I didn't mean for you to get hurt (whatsoever) We can make it better & tell me boy now wouldn't that be sweet? (sweet escape) Woohoo, Yeehoo Woohoo, Yeehoo (If I could escape) Woohoo, yeehoo (If I could escape) Woohoo, Yeehoo Cause I've been acting like sour milk all on the floor It's your fault you didn't shut the refrigerator Maybe that's the reason I've been acting so cold? [CHORUS] If I could escape & recreate a place that's my own world & I could be your favourite girl (forever), Perfectly together & tell me boy now wouldn't that be sweet? (sweet escape) If I could be sweet (sorry boy) I know I've been a real bad girl (I'll try to change) I didn't mean for you to get hurt (whatsoever) We can make it better & tell me boy now wouldn't that be sweet? (sweet escape) Woohoo, Yeehoo (I wanna get away, get away) Woohoo, Yeehoo (To our sweet escape) Woohoo, Yeehoo (I wanna get away) Woohoo, Yeehoo (Yeah) Woohoo, Yeehoo Woohoo, Yeehoo

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I used to say Good Morning to you when the clock hits 18:00

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As we grow up, we realize it becomes less important to have a ton of friends, and more important to have real ones.

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Someone Like You ADELE I heard that you're settled down That you found a girl and you're married now. I heard that your dreams came true. Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you. Old friend, why are you so shy? Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light. I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it. I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded That for me it isn't over. Never mind, I'll find someone like you I wish nothing but the best for you too Don't forget me, I beg I remember you said, "Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead, Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead, " Yeah You know how the time flies Only yesterday was the time of our lives We were born and raised In a summer haze Bound by the surprise of our glory days I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it. I'd hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded That for me it isn't over. Never mind, I'll find someone like you I wish nothing but the best for you too Don't forget me, I beg I remember you said, "Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead." Yeah Nothing compares No worries or cares Regrets and mistakes They are memories made. Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste? Never mind, I'll find someone like you I wish nothing but the best for you Don't forget me, I beg I remember you said, "Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead." Never mind, I'll find someone like you I wish nothing but the best for you too Don't forget me, I beg I remember you said, "Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead, Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead." Yeah

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I realize now, that the problem was not age gap, time differences, distance half way around the world, or even language barrier. The real problem is me, and I see it now. Thank you for being a part of my life and sorry for not being what you expected me to be.

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The weirder the conversation the better you’ll hold #Aquarius attention

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