A friend of mine runs a small general contracting business. I help him on a part time basis, usually two or three days per week. He does all sorts of home repairs, everything from small concrete repairs, new doors and windows, painting, etc. No job is too small, and he does this for a fair price. A senior citizen discount also. He's been looking for an extra helper now for two weeks. The job pays 18.00 per hr to start. All tools are provided, as well as t shirts to wear to work. He's willing to train the right person, and has more than enough work to keep a guy busy full time. This includes winter interior work also. He's also good about giving pay increases to someone who will stick with it, and has a desire to learn. He had two guys answer e mails. Neither showed up for the interview. Now, going on three weeks, and no one has applied. This is a well established business, for over twenty years, and has a good reputation with lots of repeat customers. My friend is an expert carpenter, and does excellent work. I don't understand this, and it's a real problem. This is sad, and it's not good. Anyone care to comment on this. Why do you think people are not taking jobs? Come on boys, it's time to get back to work. It's past time.
