Not to be accused of being an apologist for illegals (I'm far from it), but I think you'd have a heck of a time finding college or high school kids willing to do such work at a moment's notice.
It's because too many people are too lazy to call ahead of time. Or, they think they need it done immediately.
wouldn't have a problem at all, I have 3 teenage grandsons within 2 blocks, one phone call at $12.50/hour and I'd have 5 young menat my door in due time.
I don't agree with the message from the MSM that Americans or legal aliens/documented workers won't perform work. I think it's bs.
I think the MSM has missed 2 points intentionally:
1. Once the illegals are granted rights and redress in the US Courts, their value will be greatly diminished for employers; and
2. Once a US federal district judge proclaims that illegals have full access to all social benefits, including Social Security, the American taxpayer is going to have to pay dearly for this nonsense.
And the worst is the overall effect will be that it will be a "disadvantage" to be a citizen in the US.
I've never had a problem hiring high school kids to chop weeds, cut grass, wash vehicles, help move things, and even help with home repairs. Hubby hires them to help with fencing, chopping wood and things like that too. I think many just think the kids won't want the jobs, too many buy into the mantra of "lazy American kids." I pay $10 an hour, and if the job is done quicker than I thought or it is an especially hot day or nasty work, I kick in a bonus at the end. I also serve sodas and food if they are working here at meal time. I have no idea what illegals would charge, and don't care. I would rather hire local kids.
All the kids that I have hired over the years have turned out well, a couple are serving in the Military, one is a diesel tech, a couple are in college. They stop by the house every once in a while just to visit. I had one young man that was a very hard worker and very polite and well mannered, he was always willing to do any job. I'm glad I treated him right, he is now a deputy sheriff here.
Hey, I've got a high-school kid that would come work for you for 12.50 an hour. He'd be in heaven making that kind of hourly wage for hauling stuff around!