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By: Janice C Cartier

Janice C Cartier — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:40:47 +0000

“I think Janice made a great point ”

Thanks Gary. SWAK.

James- Hmph. I have no idea what you could possibly mean…she smiles and plots.. Really, not a clue…:)

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By: Debbi

Debbi — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:16:51 +0000

@Gary – I, too, am washed and available and not wearings PJs. But if you decide you want to work a 4-hour work week and I decide it and the other people we’d like to outsource to also decide it . . . well, you can see where this is going.

I know people outsource administrative stuff so they can focus on their client work. And I know people who take on some portion of their work with the intent to either refer it for a fee or outsource it to others with a mark-up to make a profit. But I question the viability of the 4-hour work week model (outsourcing everything), albeit taken to its logical extreme. But if the model’s proponent is going to sell us on the idea that anyone can do this, that doesn’t seem like an unfair thing to do.

But I was never an economics whiz. Am I missing something here?

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By: James

James — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:01:15 +0000

@ Gary – No sorries. You should see what happens when the girls get a hold of my comment section. EH, KELLY AND JANICE??

By: Gary Fletcher

Gary Fletcher — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:57:56 +0000

@James – Yeah, but who paid for all your teen’s stuff? Now there’s a smart idea… outsource your payments. Any takers out there, good bank references required…

PS: Sorry for monopolizing the comments.

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By: James Chartrand - Men with Pens

James Chartrand - Men with Pens — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:15:19 +0000

@ Gary – Well, considering the number of electronics and American Eagle clothing my teen has compared to my sweatpants and Nikes, I might have to say that I think Y is the richer generation. All the goodies, no debt. Not yet, anyways. Muahahahhaa, it’s coming….

I think the four-hour workweek is a mythical dream, btw. Still would love to have it

@ Debbi – Sheesh.

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By: Gary Fletcher

Gary Fletcher — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:33:59 +0000

@Debbi – Hey, I, for one, am washed and available…

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By: Gary Fletcher

Gary Fletcher — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:52:38 +0000

@James – Kind of late follow up due to the “dÃ©calage horaire”. Your point makes sense entirely. I didn’t want to detract from it but that whole four hour work week thing, sheesh, gimme a break…

I find your list very complete. I think Janice made a great point on the ability to tell what they can’t do, and even better if they can suggest someone else who can. That kind of behaviour earns a lot of respect from me and I find it a good sign of someone who knows what they’re doing and what they’re about.

And before you all go getting too depressed, remember that “our” generation is probably one of the richest that ever existed. Let’s not be too sorry for ourselves

Gary Fletcher’s last blog post..French Riviera – Mountain Walks In The Maritime Alps

By: Debbi

Debbi — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:50:40 +0000

So, if we all outsource everything, who will be left to do the work? Just had to ask. Debbi's last blog post..Organization and Remembering Why We Do This