We've been hearing for some time that American businesses are having difficulty hiring employees for relatively low paying jobs. So far, this has been attributed to government assistance making it possible for people to not work.
But it appears that much of the issue may be based in many jobless people having found creative ways to get by at least as well as they did on subsistence wages, realizing how much more they enjoyed working for themselves, and reconfiguring their lives indefinitely, even if they have to work longer hours to make as much as the minimum wage job they were let go from last year.
I find this very encouraging. The quality of life appears to improve for those taking this route, as well as that of those taking the service jobs available, who will likely be paid better as employers realize that they're likely not going to get full crews for $7.25/hr ever again, and pay whatever is necessary to keep the keep their businesses open and supporting them and their families.
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From Here’s The Reason Why So Many Companies Are Looking To Employ, But No One Really Wants To Work There, As Shared By This TikToker Online
Bored Panda contacted @j.dkon to ask him a few questions on the matter. He was surprised to see his video gain so much attention. He also stated that “Being able to speak with so many people about an important topic is the main reason I create this kind of content. If it can help even one person in their journey for a better understanding, it’s worth it.”
Since a lot of people are now thinking about doing and creating something on their own rather than getting back to working for big companies and businesses, @j.dkon was asked whether he can personally relate to this situation. He agreed that this situation is relatable and provided a few examples of companies that use their workers to an extent where they risk their mental and physical health, making modern slavery today’s reality: “it’s sickening to think this is where we are now, almost a modern-day serfdom.”
What can people expect in the future? Does it mean that everyone will become entrepreneurs or self-employed workers? Is labor shortage just a temporary setback? According to the TikTok user, “we’re entering a ‘new normal’ when it comes to labor and what individuals are willing to put up with.” He stated that during the tough times, when the pandemic hit, the government failed to help its citizen, so people had to think of how to get out of the situation on their own. This helped to realize that they don’t need to bow to “giant conglomerates.”
“We’re not ready to surrender the true economic freedom that we’ve tasted,” said the TikToker. He continued that “the labor shortage is the result of the atrocities that had been levied on workers for decades, and it’s going to continue until businesses get the message, or we have a full workers’ strike.” So it seems that now is the time people have started to fight for their rights and work the way that suits their personal needs best.
But it appears that much of the issue may be based in many jobless people having found creative ways to get by at least as well as they did on subsistence wages, realizing how much more they enjoyed working for themselves, and reconfiguring their lives indefinitely, even if they have to work longer hours to make as much as the minimum wage job they were let go from last year.
I find this very encouraging. The quality of life appears to improve for those taking this route, as well as that of those taking the service jobs available, who will likely be paid better as employers realize that they're likely not going to get full crews for $7.25/hr ever again, and pay whatever is necessary to keep the keep their businesses open and supporting them and their families.
Comments?
From Here’s The Reason Why So Many Companies Are Looking To Employ, But No One Really Wants To Work There, As Shared By This TikToker Online
Bored Panda contacted @j.dkon to ask him a few questions on the matter. He was surprised to see his video gain so much attention. He also stated that “Being able to speak with so many people about an important topic is the main reason I create this kind of content. If it can help even one person in their journey for a better understanding, it’s worth it.”
Since a lot of people are now thinking about doing and creating something on their own rather than getting back to working for big companies and businesses, @j.dkon was asked whether he can personally relate to this situation. He agreed that this situation is relatable and provided a few examples of companies that use their workers to an extent where they risk their mental and physical health, making modern slavery today’s reality: “it’s sickening to think this is where we are now, almost a modern-day serfdom.”
What can people expect in the future? Does it mean that everyone will become entrepreneurs or self-employed workers? Is labor shortage just a temporary setback? According to the TikTok user, “we’re entering a ‘new normal’ when it comes to labor and what individuals are willing to put up with.” He stated that during the tough times, when the pandemic hit, the government failed to help its citizen, so people had to think of how to get out of the situation on their own. This helped to realize that they don’t need to bow to “giant conglomerates.”
“We’re not ready to surrender the true economic freedom that we’ve tasted,” said the TikToker. He continued that “the labor shortage is the result of the atrocities that had been levied on workers for decades, and it’s going to continue until businesses get the message, or we have a full workers’ strike.” So it seems that now is the time people have started to fight for their rights and work the way that suits their personal needs best.
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