We have the talent here to do a reality show.

And the sexy boats to make it happen.
Just a thought.

GFS

I donno, Parker Yacht Duck Dynasty doesn't exactly roll right off the tongue.
neither does Parker Yacht Gator Dump,
Or Parker Yacht Manatee Filet and release. ;)

Hey I am a young guy and I feel the same way I own a small plumbing company and can't even get "old people" to want to work they show up for a week the want to collect unemployment check gotta love this age we live in. I was taught you need to work for what you have but seems most have not got the memo
Phil

I guess I was born too early or late I just want to do honest work of honest pay seems harder to do while watching people with there hands out or want to start green at my pay
I've thought about your positions but haven't worked on yamahas and haven't done glass work in 20 years but I have tools common sense and don't mind working even enjoy it then there's the 1200 mile commute :)

Last time I was in Saunderstown for my nephews wedding my brother had me working up there. :)
Nice place that R:I. :)

Yes it is especially if your employed by the state :) which I'm not just paying their taxes lol
I've been through Fort Lauderdale a few times really nice in the winter
I'll be spending New Year's Day there before heading to the keys for 2 weeks of needed vacation

Life is expensive, especially in south florida (getting more expensive)(after this weeks fed move it's going to accelerate more), your new hire has bills. Bills your salary likely won't cover, not to mention his largest expense, healthcare (I didn't see that you were offering that). If he's married and has kids...no way he's covering his expenses with his salary...even if his wife is working (and not making great money), they still come up short. If he's single and young, he likely has a lot of school or other debt...again same as above. OR he can collect welfare "the single mom is better off earnings gross income of $29,000 with $57,327 in net income & benefits than to earn gross income of $69,000 with net income and benefits of $57,045." see link below for full story. Also both persons you are looking for can work freelance and make a lot more...IF they are good. Sorry you're having a hard time filling the spots, but I can totally see why spots like yours (and the plumbers) are hard to fill and why you are getting the applicants you are getting. You do great work. Hang in there. I've heard the same thing a lot.

PS. without going political on your thread, you have 3 main problems, the FED, an egregiously large government, overwhelmingly disproportionate healthcare costs.

great article here...title says it all
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2012-1...-welfare-state
great video on health care costs
http://www.upworthy.com/his-first-4-...-little-sick-2

Yea, I'm depressed enough, lets not get into politics-----.
I agree with everything you have said. What is interesting though is it never gets to pay scale.
Healthcare is the next mountain to climb.
Don't get on me about small business and government.
I guess I am too stupid to realize what I am trying to do. I'll try anyway, being broke again won't hurt me, been there and done that, just need enough to get me and my trawler to "Conch land".
I don't mind training, been doing that for a long time, just wish the aplicants had better attitudes.
Anyway, I'm in Kennesaw, gettin me some more edgumencation on Yamhaers.
When I get home, got lots of work waitin.
Could be worse, no work.

Here is your next help wanted add ... "Are you looking at going to trade school ? Want to get paid while learning a trade ?? I am looking for self motivated High School Grad... with a good attitude and willingness and ability to absorb the knollege you are willing to teach.. must have some tools and willing to buy more to meet job needs. "
Try this as your post.. If I live closer i would be all over this but i wouldn't be working for cash !! It would be free labor in exchange for materials and help on my boat... Since i wouldn't be employed by you it is a win win... i work for free and you write off the materials of my project as a loss on a non paying customer ... I do this with friends that have business's here...
Really hope you find a Good Kid to invest your time and effort in...

"being broke again won't hurt me, been there and done that"

Hey, as they say "practice makes perfect" :)

Know how you feel, being broke ain't that hard to do. I've done it most of my life, it's easy. Just kills me what small businesses go through to make the Gobberment happy.