Posted on 01/21/2010 8:38:20 AM PST by heartwood
These are more "jobs Americans won't do," according to Publix supermarkets. In southwest Florida, where there's 14 percent unemployment, the supermarket chain is importing Brazilians and Peruvians on J-1 "cultural exchange" visas. Unbelievable. I'd boycott the chain if I lived down there.
I've seriously considered taking some of these low-paying jobs, but any income would be taxed at an effective 40+% rate since my wife already works. Any income I earn would be subject to both payroll taxes and income taxes at the marginal rate. I just can't justify driving into town to make effectively $4.50/hour. One hour of work would be devoted simply to paying for fuel.
Now some may say that by restricting immigration these wages would rise, making the jobs more attractive. But would consumers absorb the price increases? If not, then the jobs would simply disappear and filled by no one.
I’m underemployed. I won’t take $10 an hour because when you add up transportation, child care, me getting taxed at my husband’s marginal rate, it isn’t worth it.
If my husband lost his job, or if $10 an hour would get me a toehold in my profession, I’d take it in a heartbeat.
I live in a well-to-do area - I know plenty of teenagers working here - grounds keeping, movie theatres, supermarket, waiting tables at assisted living.
Don’t shop there.
Especially if they are white.
All of the beach areas on the East Coast do this too. Bring a bunch in from Eastern Europe who somewhat speak English and put them up in an off the beach low rent hotel. Cheaper and less hassle than hiring locals teens just for the summer. They still hire locals, but the J-1’s kept the wages down to a reasonable level.
Fortunately, I know which cashiers won't give me a hard time with stupid objections.
I think the point was objecting to bringing in foreigners on a visa to work at a grocery store. Not how well they scan items. lol.
There aren’t any Publix around here though
I go out of my way to shop at Publix. Best produce.Best meat.Best service.Cleanest stores. And best pay and benefits for the employees in a “non-union” chain.
Yes, their prices are nominally higher, but then again,I can generally count on their meat and produce, along with all the rest of their stock, being fresh, and can trust the expiration dates on the boxes and bags.
I also live in Publix HQ general area, and quite frankly,there is no dearth of applicants for any entry level positions at this company.
That they might also have a foreign exchange worker policy/positions does not in any way disturb me.
I would hope the high level quality of grocery store standards one expects and assumes as standard from Publix, will eventually be considered the norm, worldwide.
No, I do not work for the company, nor am I a competitor or supplier.
Just a happy customer, who personally knows many low level employees.
You don’t believe me? Why would I make something up about a supermarket in another state, for fun?
Go to news-press dot com. Type in “publix” in their search box. The article by Amy Bennett Williams from Jan 19 will come up.
Or google “news press com publix” First result will be the article.
Or google “publix foreign” First result again.
It’s not that hard, honey. And even though everyone else is done with this thread, you still owe me an apology.
I do not owe you an apology.
It was your post,and specifically your inadequate link that is lacking, not mine.
And “honey”, I have no idea what motivates you to do anything.
Since I have dealt with your strawman arguments, addressed to me specifically... now we are done.
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