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[Linmo]

I'm noticing things happening in my own life that are starting to concern me about the near-term fallout from the pandemic.  Everywhere I go now, there are help wanted signs.  That is a good thing and means that the economy is rebounding.  

But some places, even the Q, are having trouble fulfilling orders in a timely manner.  I've read that because of new COVID restrictions in Southern China, shipments are being delayed.  I mailed a USPS Priority Mail package 2 weeks ago which is still MIA.  I spoke to a very honest postal manager today who told me that his post office distribution center currently has only 30% of their workforce right now.  With prices and inflation also on the rise, we could be in for some rough waters ahead.

[hyacinth003]

Some of this fallout is reportedly due to people not going back to work because they get equal or more of their pay with COVID benefits.

I suppose a few are afraid to go back, maybe.

I didn't read it, but saw an article on Wolfgang Puck saying he cannot get enough help for his restaurants.  A local pizza chain has said this also.

Hyacinth

[proudlyfromNJ]

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@hyacinth003 wrote:

Some of this fallout is reportedly due to people not going back to work because they get equal or more of their pay with COVID benefits.

I suppose a few are afraid to go back, maybe.

I didn't read it, but saw an article on Wolfgang Puck saying he cannot get enough help for his restaurants.  A local pizza chain has said this also.

Hyacinth

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@hyacinth003  I thought Covid benefits were over. What was it?  Two or three checks? Do you mean unemployment? My niece got kicked off that almost a year ago.

[hyacinth003]

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@proudlyfromNJ wrote:

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@hyacinth003 wrote:

Some of this fallout is reportedly due to people not going back to work because they get equal or more of their pay with COVID benefits.

I suppose a few are afraid to go back, maybe.

I didn't read it, but saw an article on Wolfgang Puck saying he cannot get enough help for his restaurants.  A local pizza chain has said this also.

Hyacinth

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@hyacinth003  I thought Covid benefits were over. What was it?  Two or three checks? Do you mean unemployment? My niece got kicked off that almost a year ago.

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@proudlyfromNJ 

I meant COVID unemployment.  Some people are still getting it.  I think it may vary state to state.

Hyacinth

[chessylady]

There is a simple answer for getting employees. Pay them a higher wage. Yes, we might have to pay a little more for our burgers. Isn't competition supposed to be part of a capitalist system? It is about time the workers get paid more. After all, we call them essential persons.

[Linmo]

@chessylady The article on Wolfgang stated that some employees at his LA restaurants make $120K per year and he's still not able to fill the positions.  

[chessylady]

@Linmo This is a strawman argument. Wolfgang may have very specialized requirements or may not have a good working environment. I have seen reports where employers who offered a small amount over minimum wage were able to get positions filled. 

[Drythe]

Just have a feeling that the vacant positions, may not be a sign of an Economic recovery yet.

I’m reading that many are re-evaluating how they earn their way, looking at their own start-ups, and jobs which allow them to work from home. The Pandemic brought about lots of flexibility in terms of ways to work, and new types of jobs; now people are exploring how that flexibility can work for them.

If I were 30ish, I’d take a good look around at new options too.  I wouldn’t expect anyone to fund me while I looked, but I certainly would explore my options before I committed to the same old job. We may be seeing types of jobs not thought of before.  Exciting!

[DiAnne]

They are all working for Amazon.

[agb80]

Positions are being filled by first time employees from high school who are thrilled to be working and at a higher wage than they ever thought possible for their age and lack of work experience.  Employers are finding they are extremely reliable and eager to learn.