Kinda makes me think of the movie “Brazil” where everyone seems to be a cog in the governments business. I think food and clothing are definitely cheaper than they used to be, until recently I would not have said that about housing. Food,shelter,clothing are the Big 3. Somehow from a man’s perspective seems like sex should be right up there somewhere. I think now that labor is largely exported there is no direct way for the average person to weigh their worth in society. I know I am appreciated by my customers and I make money for my company and of course I enjoy my job. My biggest fear is that jobs that can’t be exported will in fact be contracted out. And no I’m not a government employee.