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I visited a few cities earlier this year, Flagstaff AZ, St. George UT, and a few others and I was shocked how many "help wanted" signs were out on almost every

I visited a few cities earlier this year, Flagstaff AZ, St. George UT, and a few others and I was shocked how many "help wanted" signs were out on almost every single business. I talked to a few employees about the help wanted signs at a restaurant or two and they said nobody is applying to these jobs. I would say its a few things, some people are concerned due to covid and getting infected. Alot of people are overworked and due to unemployment being high are taking a much needed break from work. I think those are both valid reasons, Childcare is also a big one as many a spouse quit their job to take care of children due to shuttered schools and daycare, I personally know a few.

charwalker 5y ago
If none of those locations pay above minimum wage many may not only be taking a pay cut vs unemployment but also need to find transport, childcare, and give up putting that time into their homes/families. It's summer and without vaccinations for those under 16 childcare is rough or hugely expensive. It's not the same, but around here people list a 5x/week dog walk at $60/hour (what?!). I'm not sure what they are earning to validate that expense but even at half that hourly cost I would save more money quitting my job than sending even one kid to childcare during work hours.