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Re: Businesses Closing Due To Lack of Workers [Re: Trapper7] #7707957
11/03/22 07:27 PM
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Just another version of the infamous participation trophy!


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Re: Businesses Closing Due To Lack of Workers [Re: Trapper7] #7707967
11/03/22 07:34 PM
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retention bonuses up here have become a war between companys. Some pay out $6,000-10,000 just to keep you employed.


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Re: Businesses Closing Due To Lack of Workers [Re: MattLA] #7707974
11/03/22 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by MattLA
I think its a combination of things, but for food workers to me the main issue is that just generally they dont charge enough. This includes fast food, sit in restaurants and the like, they all have been charging way too little for serving food.

How much would it take to get any of you to slave over a hot stove, oven, fryer and the works today? I bet most would refuse, but to me its one of the most under appreciated things in the USA. If they charged more, their workers could have been paid more for a long time.

The only thing I do know is that if you have a good employee, you better take care of them above and beyond and not try to just milk em dry.

You are the quintessential example of why things are so bad. We took jobs where they were, not giving way to if they were tough, dirty, or hard. I started at 9 doing both a paper route and mowing yards, plus odd jobs. You need to realize that a job is a job and if you sign on, then do your (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) job. Stepping stones welcome.


I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
Re: Businesses Closing Due To Lack of Workers [Re: Trapper7] #7707991
11/03/22 07:58 PM
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When I graduated college with a degree in Anthropology, I took a job at a company that refined tractor trailer brake shoes. My job was to pinch out rivets, by hand, out of the shoes. Eight to nine hours a day, no AC in the shop. Nasty, loud, greasy labor. My hands hurt so bad I could barely drive home. But I did it to pay rent and eat.

Kids and most adults under 40 today are too soft, they've never known adversity, they've had the world handed to them on a silver platter. I have what I have because I worked for it. All these lazy sob's that don't want to work should starve or freeze to death. I have no compassion for them.

Re: Businesses Closing Due To Lack of Workers [Re: stinkypete] #7707995
11/03/22 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by stinkypete
There will be a rude awakening for this generation of workers. They want to work one job. High earnings. But no experience. They don’t want to work overtime. But feel they deserve a raise. Very rude awakening coming. I have stopped trying to hire.



You think this generation is in for an awakening, wait until entitlement programs run out of money.


"Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon". Milton Friedman.
Re: Businesses Closing Due To Lack of Workers [Re: Trapper7] #7707996
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I have been trying to figure out how all these people are surviving with out working. We are so short handed that I am refusing work everyday. We are using all the online hiring outfits and have signs out front. Wages are good, full benefits, vacation,and extra paid PTO bonuses for showing up. We absolutely cannot find help. There are businesses closing constantly due to lack of employees in our area. There has to be some kind of welfare/ unemployment benefits that I am unaware of.

Re: Businesses Closing Due To Lack of Workers [Re: Trapper7] #7707998
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Yes I have witnessed quite a few places are not able to have enough workers to maintain the hours they would like to be open due to a lack of people to cover the hours .A t the same time there is a growing number of people set up at busy street corners WITH THEIR HOMELESS/NO JOB /NEED MONEY FOR MY KIDS SIGNS etc etc etc At the same time there are any number of businesses within sight of where they are bumming for money that are displaying help wanter/now hiring signs hanging in the store front or parking lot If you can Get a bigger check for staying home. At least some people will sign up for that way of living

Re: Businesses Closing Due To Lack of Workers [Re: Trapper7] #7708000
11/03/22 08:06 PM
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The Gov. will just print more, easy peasy. They will never run out, it just won't be worth anything.

Re: Businesses Closing Due To Lack of Workers [Re: Trapper7] #7708004
11/03/22 08:10 PM
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I guess all you people working to pay for the slackers are dummys.
Then again,probably most on here are on the gravy train but wont admit it.
I doubt many here even trap 10 hours a week let alone 40,lol.


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Re: Businesses Closing Due To Lack of Workers [Re: Drifter] #7708008
11/03/22 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BandB
Originally Posted by MattLA
I think its a combination of things, but for food workers to me the main issue is that just generally they dont charge enough. This includes fast food, sit in restaurants and the like, they all have been charging way too little for serving food.

How much would it take to get any of you to slave over a hot stove, oven, fryer and the works today? I bet most would refuse, but to me its one of the most under appreciated things in the USA. If they charged more, their workers could have been paid more for a long time.

The only thing I do know is that if you have a good employee, you better take care of them above and beyond and not try to just milk em dry.


Originally Posted by Drifter
I don't know where you eat out, but it's getting pretty close to unaffordable most places.
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Re: Businesses Closing Due To Lack of Workers [Re: Trapper7] #7708068
11/03/22 09:04 PM
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I came home today and my wife was in tears because I was so far behind on billing, estimates, etc and she was trying to help me catch up and was overwhelmed. At some point very soon it will no longer be worth running a business that relies on employees, I'm already researching more stuff I can do alone.

Re: Businesses Closing Due To Lack of Workers [Re: BandB] #7708087
11/03/22 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BandB
Originally Posted by MattLA
I think its a combination of things, but for food workers to me the main issue is that just generally they dont charge enough. This includes fast food, sit in restaurants and the like, they all have been charging way too little for serving food.

How much would it take to get any of you to slave over a hot stove, oven, fryer and the works today? I bet most would refuse, but to me its one of the most under appreciated things in the USA. If they charged more, their workers could have been paid more for a long time.

The only thing I do know is that if you have a good employee, you better take care of them above and beyond and not try to just milk em dry.


I don't know where you eat out, but it's getting pretty close to unaffordable most places.



I can eat the sit down Mexican restaurant cheaper than eating at any of the fast food places these days and for not to much more I can eat at a steak joint.

Re: Businesses Closing Due To Lack of Workers [Re: Trapper7] #7708091
11/03/22 09:17 PM
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It will all work out in a matter of time the strong companies and working people will prevail.

Re: Businesses Closing Due To Lack of Workers [Re: Trapper7] #7708121
11/03/22 09:45 PM
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Some companies are still trying to get something for nothing. The cost of premiums went up on our insurance at a cost of 1.25 an hour then offered a raise of 1.19 hour. Asked about paying double time on saturdays and sundays. They said we was being unreasonable. All this while the ceo makes a salary of 700k a year and last years bonus was 1.3 million. I’m all for capitalism but when all they care about is board members, CEO’s and shareholders. The working man starts getting tired of it.


“If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.”
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Re: Businesses Closing Due To Lack of Workers [Re: Trapper7] #7708128
11/03/22 09:56 PM
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This exactly what the current administration wants. It wants to reset our country to their socialist ideals. The younger generations , have no idea what it's like to be broke and willing to work to better them selves. I see young adults , with kids work a couple weeks , and quit .They don't care , because people today are so used to the good times. They get hand outs , and government housing , free medical , their parents are too afraid , to use TOUGH LOVE.


We have met the enemy and the enemy is us!
Re: Businesses Closing Due To Lack of Workers [Re: Catch22] #7708130
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Originally Posted by Catch22

You are the quintessential example of why things are so bad. We took jobs where they were, not giving way to if they were tough, dirty, or hard. I started at 9 doing both a paper route and mowing yards, plus odd jobs. You need to realize that a job is a job and if you sign on, then do your (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) job. Stepping stones welcome.


I left my federal government job when I was 31 and now I get to hunt, trap, fish and spend time with my family full time. I wasnt born into money, I didnt inherit any large sums, I worked for everything I have now.

Cant get more quintessential American Dream than that huh?

Re: Businesses Closing Due To Lack of Workers [Re: MattLA] #7708142
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Originally Posted by MattLA
Originally Posted by Catch22

You are the quintessential example of why things are so bad. We took jobs where they were, not giving way to if they were tough, dirty, or hard. I started at 9 doing both a paper route and mowing yards, plus odd jobs. You need to realize that a job is a job and if you sign on, then do your (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) job. Stepping stones welcome.


I left my federal government job when I was 31 and now I get to hunt, trap, fish and spend time with my family full time. I wasnt born into money, I didnt inherit any large sums, I worked for everything I have now.

Cant get more quintessential American Dream than that huh?



Wonder what job you had to work 13 years and be set for life.


We have met the enemy and the enemy is us!
Re: Businesses Closing Due To Lack of Workers [Re: Ohio Wolverine] #7708155
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Originally Posted by Ohio Wolverine
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Wonder what job you had to work 13 years and be set for life.


Politician?

Re: Businesses Closing Due To Lack of Workers [Re: MattLA] #7708157
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Originally Posted by MattLA
Originally Posted by Catch22

You are the quintessential example of why things are so bad. We took jobs where they were, not giving way to if they were tough, dirty, or hard. I started at 9 doing both a paper route and mowing yards, plus odd jobs. You need to realize that a job is a job and if you sign on, then do your (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) job. Stepping stones welcome.


I left my federal government job when I was 31 and now I get to hunt, trap, fish and spend time with my family full time. I wasnt born into money, I didnt inherit any large sums, I worked for everything I have now.

Cant get more quintessential American Dream than that huh?

Good one, tell us some more lefty.


I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
Re: Businesses Closing Due To Lack of Workers [Re: cablejohn] #7708164
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Originally Posted by cablejohn
I have been trying to figure out how all these people are surviving with out working. We are so short handed that I am refusing work everyday. We are using all the online hiring outfits and have signs out front. Wages are good, full benefits, vacation,and extra paid PTO bonuses for showing up. We absolutely cannot find help. There are businesses closing constantly due to lack of employees in our area. There has to be some kind of welfare/ unemployment benefits that I am unaware of.



I have been looking to change jobs for 5 years and get closer to home than 127 miles so I can be home every day and with my family.

I wast my time applying, testing, interviewing, and I get the job offer . But then I find out not only will it be a 30k+ pay cut that I knew and was willing to take but the insurance will be an additional 500 a month for less coverage than I have, no pension, and the 401 match will only be 1-3% . I smile and then decline the offer.

That's not included the current inflation. I don't live like a rock star I owe on my wife's vehicle and that's it
I drive a 97 ranger.

Employers cry about not being able to get help. They need to be willing to pay people a living wage with benefits to attract and retain them. That's why employers started offering insurance and pensions to begain with.

You get what you pay for. I'm 30 minutes or more early everyday, don't miss work, and enjoy working and doing the best I can do been at the same place almost 17 years and love my job. I'm just no longer wanting to be away from home. We also got sold and I can no longer retire at 57 as I planed . I want to change jobs But I'm not going to bother showing up for wages I have to struggle to pay my limited bills on.


Then you have the other side. I would not hire and keep 1/10 of people out there if they came to work for me. Lazy, entitlement mentality, and not reliable. They wast a lot of resources going through the useless eaters.

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