It’s about money. Companies want to pay the same wages as 25 years ago. Here is an ad from the ST. Louis, MO craigslist:
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mnu/4389762283.html
The ad says: compensation: $16.00/hr
The position is PM/Maintenance Tech - 2nd Shift
In your opinion, how much should the compensation be for the skillset described?
That’s insane. They’re delusional.
That ad nailed the problem.
Young, hard-working men with 2-3 years experience should be able to support a family. (Not rich, just enough to handle a small home, wife, and a baby)