Putting folder size to the left of name (FINDER)

is there a way to move FILE SIZE to the left of the name in Finder so I can see this easily? it is a pita having it to the right when all the file names are different lengths. sometimes i can't even see it on my MBP. i am trying to move it left or the name column to the right and it won't stay.
am i doing something wrong?
i just discovered the setting for putting the file name to the right of the icons on my desktop and this has made life much easier. I'd like to simplify this view in finder as well.
thanks.

None that I know of. That is standard Finder in Macs from the beginning. However, why not post your suggestion to Apple:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/

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