摘要: |
I have a simple theory about why our industry is having such a hard time finding workers: pay and benefits. This pandemic has forced people to stop, look around, and re-evaluate their professional choices. For many it was a real eye-opener. I've heard the port engineers and company management personnel complain and moan for years about finding "good people." It's a bunch of bologna. Stagnant worker wages for decades and insufficient health and welfare benefits are the real problems. Why would a young person want to invest four to six years of their life to become a journey tradesperson and work in a hazardous environment, when they are taking home the same pay (or close to the same) as someone who works in a Starbucks? It's unrealistic. |