Comments on: Escambia County Unemployment Rate Up Slightly

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:51:32 +0000

@Jlb

What if you’re working 60+ hours a week and still not making enough money to live?

When did the concept that “Everyone who works a full time job deserves to make enough money to live” become a radical idea?

By: John Johnson

John Johnson — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:42:28 +0000

I remember when I made minimum wages but
Who can survive on them now. Sure there are
a lot of jobs out there paying $10 but they can’t
keep good help. That why the jobs keep coming
open.

By: Jlb

Jlb — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 22:44:29 +0000

I’m sick of people complaining about $10 an hour. I remember when minimum wage was around $2:50. Have some pride get a job. Don’t be lazy..an yes that is some of it. Plenty of jobs in this are. Be a grown up go to work.

By: @lee

@lee — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:58:20 +0000

Because flipping burgers isnt a career, its a stepping stone. People have to want to work for more. If they dont want to put in the effort to work for more, then theyll always be at the bottom complaining that they arent paid enough.

By: lee

lee — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 17:50:59 +0000

folks i agree 100% about getting back to work and not living off government benefits.

however, i do struggle to see why people would want to ever go back to work when most businesses only want to pay $10 hr give it take a couple dollars.

going to work is the right thing to do yes please don’t get me wrong. but what about these businesses can’t make them understand people want their time to be worth something more than the bare minimum.

By: retired

retired — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:59:41 +0000

The jobs are out there. But the government is paying as mush to stay home and sit on your ass. welcome to the new welfare system (government slavery).

I know several companies that are hiring and have had people quit because of this.

By: working harder

working harder — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:36:41 +0000

There are plenty of jobs out there… Escambia County Schools have departments in dire need of employees. Transportation, Custodial and Food Services are running extremely short of help. That leaves the people dedicated to the jobs working multiple positions to keep things running. Perhaps if the unemployment checks were cut off…..”why work when you can sit home and get paid without breaking a sweat?”
Just sayin’.

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 07:47:06 +0000

There is absolutely NO excuse for this many eligible ABLE BODY people to be unemployed at the moment. There are so many employers offering positions, so get up off your entitled butts and get a job. Stop waiting on more government handouts. It is terrible that businesses are posting signs PLEASE be patient with us due to short staff the service and wait times are extended. I applaud the current people that are working, you guys are doing the right thing by working hard and earning your living.