[lbo-talk] People today just don't have the work ethic they usedto!

[Les Schaffer]

andie nachgeborenen wrote:
> Au contraire, computerization is increasing the intellectual demands of the jobs of auto mechanics, auto workers, etc. My friends and comrades who work the line have all had to learn computer systems, programming, electronic repair, etc.; my auto mechanic says it's hard to find good people because a good mechanic needs to know computers now, not just mechanical systems. 
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they may be required to know how to use computers, but ask your friend 
if the mechanics understand mechanical systems as well as computers.

often the computer systems (i've programmed a few, but not on the 
automotive field) will collect information from various sensors and 
other embedded systems and then report. usually the systems force a step 
1, step 2, step 3, ...  cookbook approach to problem resolution. and 
workers are not expected to do anything but follow the steps.

it could be the automotive field is advanced in this respect. but across 
the board? i have my doubts that computers are *enabling* workers to 
better master their craft. "intellectual demands"? shrug ....

Les