No employer thinks it’s a good long term solution....but business owners often can’t afford to look long term all the time - in the contracting field often have to get this weeks jobs done or they’re out of business next week.
I understand the time limitations on contractors.
One of my sons has been a carpenter for nearly thirty years.
He has usually worked building high end homes in the best neighbourhoods.
He’s always loved his work.
The last few years his work dropped off due to the bad economy.
Most of the Jobs were under bid by companies using majority Hispanic labor.
In the last two years, most of his work has been going to brand new houses to fix what the original builder, with his Hispanic carpenters, did wrong.
One house they had to completely remove and replace the roof.
Other times windows were installed badly, floors were not level, a porch roof had separated from the house.
If it can be imagined, he’s had to fix it.
He got so disgusted he left construction for good.
And he’s one of the guys who made top pay because he did quality work and could supervise others.
What happens when no one is left to build the houses but the cheap Hispanic labor?