> Shops were empty, restaurants were empty. Thats still mostly the case. Thats why there is a shortage. Why is there a shortage of labour if restaurants and s

> Shops were empty, restaurants were empty. Thats still mostly the case. Thats why there is a shortage. Why is there a shortage of labour if restaurants and shops are still mostly empty? I think the real reason is that people took the opportunity (or were forced to financially) to try other careers.