Still, at the Vermeer plant, surrounded by fields on the outskirts of town, a sense of gloom is palpable. One recently laid-off plant worker, who asked not to be identified, said he doubted he could find another job like the one he had at Vermeer. I was lucky to have it. Unless he finds something soon, he says it will be impossible to support his three children. Davis, the welder who recently lost his job, says he will be able to work elsewhere - there are always jobs available in telemarketing, for example.
Significant overtime is unlikely.
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