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Hundreds of jobs available here but ‘we just can’t find people to fill them.’ Employers point to pandemic benefits where ‘folks can make over $16 an hour not working.’
hometownheadlines ^ | April 26, 2021 | Natalie Simms

Posted on 04/26/2021 4:41:52 AM PDT by Prov1322

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To: dinodino
Millenial: "Why should I work when I can sit home and get free money?"

Also Millenial: "I'm hungry! Why is it taking an hour for you to make my hamburger?"

101 posted on 04/26/2021 6:17:29 AM PDT by Sirius Lee (They intend to murder us. Prep if you want to live and live like you are prepping for eternal life)
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To: central_va

It’s not a free market when the government is giving out $40k/year to not work, but thanks for playing.


102 posted on 04/26/2021 6:17:54 AM PDT by rb22982 ( )
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To: central_va

Come to California where six-figure signing bonuses are the new norm for hot developers...and total compensation packages over a four-year term are seven figures. Yes, there is a shortage.


103 posted on 04/26/2021 6:18:36 AM PDT by dinodino ( )
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To: rb22982

I cook for myself, mow my own grass and clean my own house. I do not employ directly or indirectly stoop labor.


104 posted on 04/26/2021 6:18:57 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: dinodino
Come to California where six-figure signing bonuses are the new norm for non Caucasian hot developers...
105 posted on 04/26/2021 6:19:43 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: napscoordinator

No, they are not. Why do people post things that obviously have no clue what they are talking about. It’s not even legal to pay $7.50 in florida. The minimum wage in Florida is $8.65 currently and jumps to $10/hr in September. Our average pay in Orlando (we have numerous locations in that market) for entry level positions (front desk and housekeeper) is $14/hour and higher beyond that and we can’t find anyone.


106 posted on 04/26/2021 6:21:13 AM PDT by rb22982 ( )
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To: dinodino

Nope, you’re the one whining that you can’t find good developers.

I’m pointing out the root causes for the shortage: which is the pell-mell industry-wide rush to throw away an entire generation of US talent.

And you’re dishonest to boot. I cited examples of companies with far more employees than yours, household names, whose executives are centimillionaires to billionaires, not making a measly $400k. And these practices ran their companies into the ground.

That’s not a public pity party.

Nice attempt at lying through your teeth.

I can see why you’re having trouble attracting any talent.


107 posted on 04/26/2021 6:21:52 AM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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To: central_va

Do you want a congrats or something? I do the same.


108 posted on 04/26/2021 6:22:22 AM PDT by rb22982 ( )
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To: zek157

You are correct.


109 posted on 04/26/2021 6:22:38 AM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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To: napscoordinator

Put on your *management hat*, naps. ;-)


110 posted on 04/26/2021 6:23:10 AM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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To: rb22982

(Shakes hands.) Freepmail.


111 posted on 04/26/2021 6:23:34 AM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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To: Prov1322

Pay more, this is capitalism, supply and demand.


112 posted on 04/26/2021 6:24:07 AM PDT by ThisLittleLightofMine
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To: Prov1322

Some people don’t want to wear masks 8 hours a day, either.


113 posted on 04/26/2021 6:24:32 AM PDT by who knows what evil? (Yehovah saved more animals than people on the ark...siameserescue.org)
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To: rb22982
It’s not a free market when the government is giving out $40k/year to not work, but thanks for playing.

Boo hoo. Life is not fair. We need to feel the pain.

The oher choice is go out of business. I DON'T CARE. Again, pay more.

SB's are competing with the government for labor. So what? Again life is not fair. I compete with indentured IT/STEM third worlders with no rights. Is that fair...

114 posted on 04/26/2021 6:25:55 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: grey_whiskers

You cited examples of failed companies. Why don’t you take a look at today’s successful firms? As for the pool of talent, in case you hadn’t noticed, the demand for developers has dramatically increased, even through the pandemic (e.g., gaming)...so, yes, the market is hot.

If you can’t find a job because you’re outclassed by low-skill H1Bs, it’s time for you to look in the mirror for the source of your problems.


115 posted on 04/26/2021 6:26:13 AM PDT by dinodino ( )
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To: ThisLittleLightofMine
Pay more, this is capitalism, supply and demand.

Marxist!!!! /sarcasm

116 posted on 04/26/2021 6:26:33 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: central_va
I compete with indentured IT/STEM third worlders

This is your problem. Improve your skills, and get a better job.
117 posted on 04/26/2021 6:27:32 AM PDT by dinodino ( )
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To: rb22982

Exactly, in addition one pays less taxes, and if you have children you get even more free money.


118 posted on 04/26/2021 6:29:12 AM PDT by ThisLittleLightofMine
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To: dinodino
This is your problem. Improve your skills, and get a better job.

25 years ago my whole IT dept was out source to an Indian H-1b body shop. I had not heard of H-1B before that. Two weeks prior I had received the highest review, a bonus plus a raise....

119 posted on 04/26/2021 6:30:49 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: central_va

Business feel pain every day and I am 100% on board with eliminating H1Bs and reducing legal immigration. But what the government is doing is 25x+ worse than h1b for market distortion - maybe 100x worse.


120 posted on 04/26/2021 6:32:34 AM PDT by rb22982 ( )
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