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In reply to the discussion: The data that shows Boomers are to blame for the labor shortage [View all]StClone
(11,869 posts)10. A large percentage of 18-50 year olds are unemployable-don't I know it
We offer easy work, no overtime, pretty good benefits, two weeks vacation, with no experience and you get a minimum of $16/hour. The kids never last! They call-in drunk, arrives high, as soon as you turn your back they pop in earbuds or texting.
It is sad. Maybe I was this bad at age 21! And, I do have some hires with a commitment to do a good job. We work hard to hire LGBTQ and are responsive to any concerns they have. Many kids we get have mental health issues from rage, anti-social, excessive compulsive, depression, and attention disorders.
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What the fuck are you talking about? This STILL has nothing to do with my post.
Scrivener7
Dec 2021
#37
I don't know when "used to be" was, but I came of age in the 70's and had to pay
OnlinePoker
Dec 2021
#25
Better tell employers. My ex-employer didn't want folks to hang around much
sinkingfeeling
Dec 2021
#13
Ah, once again we're being blamed for the woes of the world, blah, blah, blah...
SWBTATTReg
Dec 2021
#22
What are you talking about?! Wages need to rise; then there won't be a "labor shortage"
wackadoo wabbit
Dec 2021
#32
$13/hour is still slave wages. If MW had kept up with inflation, it would be more than $24/hour
wackadoo wabbit
Dec 2021
#35