There is also a shortage of farmers, truck mechanics, welders, plumbers, electricians.
I know companies all hiring for above - they can’t keep people. If you can pass a drug test, show up to work on time, use common sense and work hard, you will be employed.
“I know companies all hiring for above - they can’t keep people. If you can pass a drug test, show up to work on time, use common sense and work hard, you will be employed.”
Hahahaha, maybe 20 years ago. Not so now. :(
On your farmer comment this year we didn’t have *any* Mexicans come by looking for work on the ranch and instead had some guys from Poland hire on. Each one of these Polish guys is ten times the worker of any of the Mexicans and we’re paying them $20 an hour now to keep them on all summer and because it’s still cheaper than hiring a bunch of Mexicans.
There is also a shortage of farmers, truck mechanics, welders, plumbers, electricians.
With the exception of farmers (only because I don’t know if any thing is needed) you have not seen the requirements for all of the above jobs have you?
Lets touch on electricians shall we..
In Minnesota you need a 3 year degree to be a “power limited” electrician. Basically this will cover low voltage items. Computer networks, cable tv, door bells, CCTV, alarm systems...
a 3 year degree. Just to hook up a door bell button.
(this is the field I am currently in. computer networking support and repair)
How long do you have to go to school or work in the field to become a master electrician? A long.. long.. damn time.
Even a truck mechanic. Just because you have a box of tools.. Do you know how to fix the truck? Off to school you go. 2-4 years.
When I first started off in the automotive field I was a oil change/tire boy... Still needed tools and if I remember right, I got a buck more than minimum wage. it was 6 years later I got my ASE Master Tech certification. I also went to 2 years of schooling.
Welding is a learned skill. You can go to school or learn the trade. You won’t get hired today with no skills.
Plumbers require just as much training as electricians.
You have to do much more than simply pee in a cup, show up on time and use your head to do these jobs.
if nothing is required to farm your still have to know what your doing. I doubt you can just plant a corn seed and wait a while to harvest it.
You actually also have to know what your doing.