Another issue stems from the fact that many of the now-unemployed have worked for 10, 20 or more years and even if they were not college educated, someone in their 30's, 40's or 50's is not ready to accept $9.00 an hour for their labor in an 'entry level' job. Well, not as long as their unemployment checks keep coming. That may change, in time.
I don't see how businesses will move forward. If they won't hire young people because they are 'unskilled' (and the company doesn't want to train) or because the young applicants won't accept a low-level position (for low pay) and no one wants anyone much over 40 or who made a hefty salary in their last job but may be a 'perfect' match for a similar job opening, who is left? This way lies massive continued unemployment, business slowdowns worse than we have now and a definite drag on the U.S. economy that we cannot sustain much longer.
“think a job offer of anything less than $60,000. per year and perks is an insult because they have a degree (in ‘woman’s studies’ or ‘fine art’). I suspect that’s where the issue of applicants not wanting to accept the ‘going wage’ is coming from.”
As we get a little further on:
“even if they were not college educated, someone in their 30’s, 40’s or 50’s is not ready to accept $9.00 an hour for their labor in an ‘entry level’ job”
We get the truth. So, you’re offering college graduates 9 an hour? That’s a pretty large gap between the ‘60k’ that you think they think they are entitled to, and what you’re actually offering.
Offer crap wages, get crap applicants.
RE: It’s getting difficult to start a job at an ‘entry level’ position and slowly gain skills and experience that will take you up the ladder. Many ‘entry level’ positions are virtually dead-end positions with little opportunity for advancement.
Tell me about it, I see entry-level positions with the following requirements all the time — “Must have 2 years experience”. How is one supposed to get experience when entry level jobs require experience? This is the chicken-egg problem.
See this ad as an example:
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Mortgage Sales Assoc (safe)
Garden City, NY
Wells Fargo Careers - Posted about 13 hours ago
Job Title: Mortgage Sales Assoc (safe)
Requisition Number: 3620065
Schedule Type: Regular
Work Hours:m 40.00
Telecommute Option: Not Indicated
We have an immediate opening for a Mortgage Sales Associate. This is an entry level position responsible for administrative, marketing, and support and sales support to Home Mortgage Consultants, Sales Supervisors or Branch Sales Managers.
This individual may also be responsible for managing and/or maintaining relationships with current and prospective customers while providing excellent customer service. Strong sales and organizational skills are essential. Bi-lingual job seekers are encouraged to apply.
Basic Qualifications
2+ years sales and mortgage industry experience.
Minimum Qualifications
This position requires S.A.F.E. registration at the time of employment. The Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) web site (mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org) provides the MU4R questions and registration required for employment in this position.
CLICK ABOVE LINK FOR THE REST.
(Note: This is an ENTRY-LEVEL position ).
Put out requirements like that and you are going to get the over 40 crowd.
There are not that many people who go to college, get a four year degree and immediately start in a management position. It generally takes a couple of years at least of taking orders before they want you to give them