>>I have known quiet a few people that were our of work in a poor job market make their own jobs. <<
My lovely wife and I have tried to hire handy-man type help for months and it has gotten so bad that either no one shows up or a meth head starts a job and does not return. We chatted last night wondering where people went that want to an honest days work for a GOOD income. We see the streets full of SUV’s with folks on cell phones yet ads trying to hire people are all over. Like us they can’t find anyone willing to work.
I hired a contractor many years ago. He was the town’s business of the month. I thought I was safe. Halfway through the job he vanished. Turns out he went on an alcohol and meth binge then stole a car. I guess it’s hard to go to work if you are in prison.
Honest people are hard to find some times.