I've talked personally with many, many small biz owners who are desperate for new-hires.
I've talked w employees who are overworked and would like some peeps to be co-workers.
I see a lot of small biz owners doing most of the work themselves.
I was at a restaurant a few weeks ago where the owner had to greet customers at the door saying that he was sorry, but no workers had shown up and he was temporarily closed.
The grocery store I frequent had a card table set up at the entrance just yesterday with reps asking customers if they would like to apply for a job (all positions open.)
I could go on.
Eliminate unemployment insurance. Problem solved. Unless of course they’re willing to work as slaves.
I have a friend who is looking for a better job/career, and businesses are full of sh*t.
They absolutely REFUSE to significantly raise wages/salaries.
Their answer is to SUBSIDIZE cheap labor with immigration.
Their businesses are NOT viable anymore.
My friend is not getting any bites from employers despite having a college degree and a strong five-year work record at the same company.
Businesses today live in a bubble of UNreality when it comes to the big picture of immigration, low interest rates, etc.
They just won’t pay more and yet despite the growth in productivity since the 80’s, the percentage of GDP that is going to the workers as opposed to the owners has be going down.
Owners are becoming ENTITLED.
The local Chik-Fil-A is offering really good wages and scholarships, Many fast food restaurants have their dining rooms closed because they can’t get enough help.