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Hi Folks,
Previously posted but just wanted to go over a few questions with you chaps regarding a service engineers role in the USA
1-is there a shortage or too many engineers in the USA and do they recruit from out side the usa or is there no need for them to do this as there is enough skilled labour?
2-Are the skills of a forklift engineer valued there in terms of pay and conditions , is it normal to have health insurance and dental etc and what would be considered a good hourly rate?
3- i have heared a few "horror stories" of a hire and fire them attitude in the USA and that you can walk in one day and be let go on the spot, and was wondering if it is really like this?
I appologise for these questions as I do realise that they could be considered of a personal nature as they involve money etc but if you wouldnt mind replying here or even if you could pop me a email with some information on it that would be fantastic
Email-
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many thanks.
  • Posted 3 Jul 2008 07:57
  • By scots33
  • joined 11 Oct'07 - 8 messages
  • North lanarkshire, United Kingdom

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