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What's the value add for states and cities? data centers don't create a lot of long term jobs, the skills required are highly specialized and will probably hire
by jorblumesea 4mo ago
What's the value add for states and cities? data centers don't create a lot of long term jobs, the skills required are highly specialized and will probably hire out of state. the construction itself will likely hire locals but that can't go on forever. these centers are loud, increase power costs and water usage.
feels like short term job creation program at best.
- whimsicalism 4mo agodoesn’t increasing power usage create jobs?
- ceejayoz 4mo agoNot as much as you'd think. Power plants are heavily automated. A complex nuclear plant may provide a couple hundred; a big solar farm might need a dozen or two maintenance staff. You're usually better off landing a new Target.
- junofan 4mo ago> the construction itself will likely hire locals but that can't go on forever Does any construction project go on forever? It’s just a building. Come on.
- jorblumesea 4mo agoright my point is these are 1 time investments, locals will be dealing with the consequences and most of the workers will just leave after the job is done.