Posts by winniethepb

Quote from didi2802

Repetitive tasks are the least of it, usually.

The most frequent complaints I hear about are the loud noises and the working in shifts. At my factory they have to work in 4 shifts: the shift is 8 hours, one week it's the morning shift, the fallowing week there's the afternoon shift and then there's the next week with a night shift. The 4th shift is 12 hours on Saturday and Sunday, 2 weekends, with the Monday to Friday being considered free days, but many of them use the "free week" as a time for getting extra hours and money.

That sounds about right. In some companies, there is mandatory overtime. 6 days a week for 9+ hours a day.

Quote from didi2802

I'm not from US but I work as an Internship for a multinational company that produces various car components for many brand of cars (tires, electronic components such as sensors, airbags and pedals). In conclusion, we have plants for manufacturing.

I would say that most young people I know that work in this industry are people who didn't really finish their high school or didn't want to apply for college. Very rarely there are a few young students who work in the manufacturing industry until they finish studies because working in shifts might benefit them.

Older were very used to work in plants since their youth as many of them came from villages and settled with the job they got at their arrival.

Judging by this, manufacturing is not really a desired job but it doesn't have a very bad reputation either, as many people work in this industry. However, I would never be able to be an operator working on the production lines....I see them everyday and no thanks, I'd rather have a different future for myself.

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It's good money for people who don't have proper higher education degrees. I know many blue-collar workers making well over what some engineers make. But plant life is tough... Repetitive tasks in loud environments, frequent overtime, etc. I'm sure many operators hate the smell of lubricants.

Quote from kirishiki

It is probably hint, they are saving songs for ot7?

I personally hope so... Anyways, the teaser sounds lit. Pun Intended ; )

Quote from Freddie235X

Why they dont care about their jobs? is it only in automotive industry?

Is it about pay check satisfaction?

I can't tell you for sure but it might have to do with poor hiring and/or poor compensation by the company. People do complain about how they've worked for 10+ years and only promoted once.

Quote from SleepingGiant

If they were adding Yena there would be some kind of hint at that in this promotional stuff right?

Yena will not participate in this album.

it's only a single Album... Not a mini

Quote from Freddie235X

-More scraps due to poor quality stamping and welding. I also believe Elon Musk stated Tesla's made in China are higher in quality than the ones made in the U.S-

What do you think the problems are in the US for these?

-The reason why many things made in China are of poor quality has to do with poor design and material selection by the company who design them - I agreed business men from in and out of China ought to take most of blames. we all get backfired by maximizing profits.

Quite a few reasons. The one big reason I can tell you is employee motivation. People just don't care too much for their job. Both blue colored workers and white collared workers. I've heard at one plant, employees would unplug Quality Check Cameras just to meet hourly demand. Engineers soon found out and the guy got fired.

Single Album???

Quote from gerrard174

Did u mistakenly put StayC instead of ITZY for international

My numbers aren't adding up... Maybe StayC is popular on this forum but elsewhere? I'm not seeing that.

Can some explain?

Quote from Freddie235X

Elon Musk said so...American friends what do you think?

Other than the US,How are manufacturing jobs valued in your country?

How do you look at yourself working in manufacturing companies , as an engineer or around production lines?

I worked for a Tier 1 automotive supplier and I can tell you, at least for this company, U.S. manufacturing quality was lower than that of China's. More scraps due to poor quality stamping and welding. I also believe Elon Musk stated Tesla's made in China are higher in quality than the ones made in the U.S.

Looking at it from a larger scale, China is the manufacturing hub. The network is extensive there and their manufacturing has significantly improved due to industry 4.0 and decades' worth of manufacturing exposure.

There is a misconception about China's manufacturing. China can manufacture at the same quality as any other country, if not better. The reason why many things made in China are of poor quality has to do with poor design and material selection by the company who design them. Furthermore, when dealing with Chinese companies, the manufacturing directions must be very specific, to the smallest detail, otherwise, they'll take cost-saving shortcuts.

Quote from bartkun

well, there can always be some projects for repatriates :)

one of them might be funding someone's child education etc.

btw. what power of passport your friend has, can go whenever he/she wants without visa.

Swedish Passport is probably one of the most powerful passports. Most E:U passport holders along with U.S. and Canadian passport holders can travel virtually anywhere among western countries and allies without a visa.

Quote from gerrard174

But undeniably, both GIDLE and ITZY are definitely leading the 4th Gen GGs. On both domestic and international front, they are leading. ITZY leads international while GIDLE slightly have the edge at domestic (might change with the scandal).

No real powerhouse yet in Korea. Internationally, Everglow and Loona are potential candidate. Aespa, too early to say.

Knowing Aespa is from SM, the chances of them not being a top 3 4th Gen GG is miniscule.

Quote from bartkun

something like reserves well it exists

but in war most people will defend country that's obvious, but for example let's say China goes to war with Japan

you are young Japanese dad of 2 year old daughter, and your wife is pregnant...

imagine you have double citizenship

for example other one is Italian, or I don't know let's say South African

wouldn't it be safer for your family to jump on plane and move to safe place?

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You can move but if you are called upon, you are obligated to go regardless of where you move to. If the call is disregarded, that's a felony: $250,000 fine and /or 5 years in prison. U.S. government has an extensive extradition network, so let's just say a male refuses to go after getting drafted, he'll be located and face felony charges.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I also believe there are policy abuses too. I have a friend that holds 3 citizenships, Canda, U.S., and Sweden. His family doesn't pay Swedish taxes but he is able to attend a University there for free. This is just an example, I'm sure there are more abusable policies.

Point is, some can take advantage of other countries' benefits at the cost of those countries' tax payers.

Quote from bartkun

whole draft in terms of being obligatory in some countries is even worst lol

I mean here in Poland you have clear route, your not forced to join military,

being a soldier is an profession, and you can decide if you want to do it full time, part-time (territorial defense forces), or not to do it at all.

It's an obligation when it comes to wartimes. In the U.S. there is something called the Selective Service System, in times of need, any male can be called upon to serve. I'm sure Poland and other European countries have something similar.

Quote from bartkun

I think there should be some worldwide rules changes about that...

It's always like that with China, Japan, and Korea

why can't they learn from Europe when some people have 3 or sometimes even more citizenships?

What if dad is Korean and mom Japanese, why a child needs to suffer and "pick" just one citizenship?

Also why the hell in some countries it takes such long time to "obtain"/gain citizenship?

Like seriously, some of people should just come to Europe and learn, and open their minds...

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Multiple citizenships don't make much sense. Especially when it comes to drafting for military service. The reason for citizenship is to show full commitment to that country. If one is a dual-citizenship holder, it defeats the purpose...

In the U.S., they don't just let anyone become a citizen. People have to make enough contributions to the nation, particularly scientific or monetary contributions. It's just a way of showing loyalty to the country.

Quote from gerrard174

GIDLE > ITZY >|wall| > others

Honestly there is no 3rd biggest now cause Everglow is popular WW but is nugu in Korea. Same with Loona but their streaming isnt as good as EG.

Aespa too early to say. StayC is rising but we have to observe

I agree with you.

Popularity should be evaluated by geographics: Korea and International.

For popularity in Korean, the metric used should be K-Charting.

For popularity Internationally, the metric should be Spotify.

Just because a group charts well in Korea doesn't mean they are popular internationally and similarly, just because a group is doing well on Spotify doesn't mean they are doing well in Korea.

Also, album sales don't necessarily translate to gaining popularity, but it definitely means they gaining more committed fans.

Quote from kirishiki

If you count kda?

KDA should be counted, they gain popularity and revenue from the collaboration.

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Based by physicals Itzy, gidle, Loona

Based by Digitals Itzy, Everglow, Gidle

I think (G)I-dle is above Everglow in terms of both Youtube Views and Music Streams. In fact, I would put (G)I-dle in front of Itzy too.

Trippin' on LSD vibes