We owned a business until January of this year which required hiring people to do very hard physical labor. The pay is excellent because of the skill level involved. We would train the prospect and assist them in obtaining the necessary license.
We interviewed many US-born and educated young men; however, they seemed to be unable to grasp that after a training period they would make a fine income. They expected immediate gratification. They had some sort of unrealistic expectation that they should immediately make the high income.
They believe what has become a false narrative and that is that getting an education means they will automatically waltz into a high-paying job. Educators do them a disservice.
Our last hire was a legal Mexican immigrant. Willing to work hard, reliable, honest and appreciative. He still expresses appreciation to us for the opportunity we gave him. I do not see this attitude in many of our spoiled children.
Anecdotal information does not reflect the current reality. We have a surplus of labor, which depresses and reduces wages. There are no jobs Americans won’t do.