Mom and pop music stores (if they even exist anymore) now have to compete globally because of the Internet. Just like when the horse and buggy was phased out b

Mom and pop music stores (if they even exist anymore) now have to compete globally because of the Internet. Just like when the horse and buggy was phased out by the automobile, industries have been changed forever by the Internet. Smart companies have adapted and are still around. Others have been destroyed by these changes (Blockbuster is a recent example). The same thing applies to offshoring. Depending on your industry, you may be competing with $8 Mexican and Chinese workers. The solution is to adapt and make yourself worth the extra money. If you can't, it's time to spend your free time learning a new skill set.