I can't understand all this talk and all these articles and headlines about work shortages. Half the people I know are unemployed but can't find jobs.

I know like fourteen people all looking for work and everywhere they go asking for a job, they get laughed out of the room.

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kiwipizza · 26-30, F

There is a cafe beside my home who complains that they cannot get staff because everyone is lazy. But I know people who have worked there and they are given bad hours, useless pay and can't keep tips. So it's usually an employers are dicks problem rather than a "blah blah lazy people"

Muldoon · 56-60, M

@kiwipizza the service industry can never keep up with inflation.
If you don't improve your skill set you will fall behind.

BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

@Muldoon So then, what, people who work service jobs just need to be perpetually underpaid and overworked?

Muldoon · 56-60, M

@BlueMetalChick many Fortune 500 companies pay better wages.
I worked for a family owned business and got no where.
They make family decisions, not business decisions and I was their pawn.
I went to a Fortune 500 company and started off as building maintenance. I got my foot in the door and was promoted a couple of times. I'm now at the 12 year mark. Full benefits, etc.

BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

@Muldoon Yes that's nice but then what you're saying is that the job of working in the service industry is not valuable enough to society for the person working it to be properly compensated. In which case, why does that job exist?

Muldoon · 56-60, M

@BlueMetalChick in the service industry, an entry level job is easy to get but difficult to make ends meet.
Finding a certification in a trade in trades the salary. Education should be planned out way ahead of leaving school.do I'm not suggesting that in this case.
Small business cannot provide specialized training without breaking their budget.
Networking is putting out the word that you're looking for a job. If it's the right size of company, starting with an entry level job can lead to a promotion for people that are organized and good at problem solving.
In some jobs, a perfect attendance record is enough to be noticed for a job promotion.
If s person can get a scheduling job that's is also a good place to be. It puts you in touch with other large businesses and through networking you might make a connection for a job interview. Try to mention the person you met and that they referred you for a job interview, that helps.