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In reply to the discussion: The Great Resignation led to 4.3 million Americans quit jobs in August. This trend is here to stay. [View all]Dr. Jack
(675 posts)6. I wonder if this is a course correction after the Great Recession
After the economic downturn in 2008, many older workers decided not to retire and millennials were left with low paying jobs. Now, between older workers finally retiring, the deaths from the pandemic, and many people realizing just how awful they were being treated when they finally got a break from work, there seems to be a lot of pent up demand from younger workers break out and finally achieve success in this country. It was bound to happen eventually. It appears that day has arrived.
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The Great Resignation led to 4.3 million Americans quit jobs in August. This trend is here to stay. [View all]
Dr. Jack
Oct 2021
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A local McD's here in PA is even offering hiring bonuses for coming on the team
dutch777
Oct 2021
#2
Some of these places aren't getting the hiring done because of incompetent managers.
lark
Oct 2021
#11
our local Buzz Inn ( ranchers delight) had a big sign on their front door with new hours..
samnsara
Oct 2021
#3
There's a sweet spot...they need to actually work to find it. Same old ain't it.
dutch777
Oct 2021
#41
IDK - a lot of high wheelin' and dealin' and store-level personal chaos
Backseat Driver
Oct 2021
#14
I watched the Help Wanted sign at local McDonald's go from $11 to $12 to $14 and now at $15.
Midnight Writer
Oct 2021
#5
I wonder if college-debt is a factor in young people avoiding jobs that offer a steady paycheck?
70sEraVet
Oct 2021
#18
Among them mothers who have to stay home when schools send kids home
question everything
Oct 2021
#17
Towards the end of the Downton Abbey series, people didn't want to work in service any more
OnlinePoker
Oct 2021
#30
I work for a small move management company that pays pretty well starting at $25 an hour
kimbutgar
Oct 2021
#28