mitchejw wrote:

Labor shortages? I find this article so interesting on this topic:

https://www.yahoo.com/news/worker-flori … 23909.html

What do you find interesting about it?  An unskilled, inexperienced worker who admitted he ran a Facebook group admonishing those who can’t get applicants for jobs, was “interviewed” by Business Insider. That alone makes both the subject and publisher suspect as an objective information source, but ok, to each their own. He then says he “applied” to 60 jobs, and received 9 emails and an interview. The places and jobs he applied for are never specified, save the garbage collection job paying $10 an hour.

Do you not feel his hostility towards working at any of these places since he specifically sought them out factored into his applications and demands?  Does his lack of any skill or education not speak to his worthiness of earning an unspecified wage over $12 an hour?

What did you find interesting about his story? 

Or was it his comment “ 58 applications says y'all aren't desperate for workers, you just miss your slaves." just a sentiment you agree with? 

I’ve read the article you posted, and don’t find it to be particularly interesting, and more importantly informative. The writer says so themselves:

“ Holz acknowledged, however, that his results may not be representative of the larger labor challenges in the country, since his search was local and specifically targeted the most vocal critics of stimulus spending.”

What I find interesting is that this entire article is predicated on a goof some random person on the internet did, and doesn’t really offer anything but animus to the notion that the restaurant industry isn’t struggling to find reliable wait staff, and/or their lack of applicants is due to poor pay under the unqualified assumption that every person should be paid at least “X” for their labor. I say “X” because the author nor interviewee ever state an appropriate wage for picking up trash. The popular slogan previously was $15, but the so called “squad” has already adjusted that number to $25+.

I say interesting because you say you want to participate in discussions, but often completely ignore the posts of people you’re choosing to engage with daily. You do you and all. I’m just genuinely curious what you found interesting about this article and what aspects of it you’d like to discuss.

I’ve clearly read the article you linked into this discussion and said you found interesting. I hope you’ll at least give some effort in responding since you want to be part of the discussion.