That has meant changes far beyond replacing little hands with big ones, and not all of them for the better.

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Manufacturing requires math, geometry, logic, basic science, engineering and technology skills coupled with a strong work ethic and willingness to get ones hands dirty.

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The moment they feel that they are the only ones who are still sacrificing, a CEO will have a mutiny on his hands with the talent that helped him build his dream jumping ship to join companies that are willing to pay them what they are worth.

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They're the ones with the sleeves rolled up and the garters around their--and they're dealing the blackjack hands and stuff.

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