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Originally Posted by DETRoadster
I'm really eager to see a study that shows where all these people are actually going. The trades have been losing people for decades but the pandemic really stepped that up. Truck driver shortages, service industry shortages, etc. Everyone is short workers. And before anyone jumps in and turns this political, I just cant believe they are all sitting at home getting fat on unemployment checks. The payouts aint that great, especially 2 years in after COVID benefits are gone. And you cant tell me these people are living off savings. So what gives. Is everyone just picking up gig work and driving for Uber Eats or something?  |
I agree with you 100%, and I wish I had an answer. Here's 2 thoughts. Our population has grown tremendously in the past 2 years so therefore more workers needed for trades. However, in the past I could always hire people from out of state willing to relocate. Now, they cant afford the housing and if they can there is no inventory to be had.
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Originally Posted by BMWGUYinCO
Hey Tommy - not sure where in Florida you are, but we visit S. Florida (Boynton Beach area) regularly to visit my wife's parents and I have to say that around there and especially on I95 S. Florida has some of the worst drivers I have ever encountered. It's not just that they drive fast or aggressive....they're just honestly stupid.
And I'm not talking about elderly drivers either.
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I'm just North of Sarasota on the Gulf side and you are correct, I would rather drive in Manhattan alongside a blind taxi driver than these people here but it makes for job security.
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Originally Posted by RickFLM4
Try I-95 in Miami a little further south for an eye opening experience. Aside from bad drivers, no vehicle inspections here so you have people riding around with bad tires and brakes, broken brake lights, etc.
Turnpike is a little better than I-95. I avoid I-95 south of Ft. Pierce whenever I can. But if visiting east Boynton turnpike won’t help.
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I-4 is my favorite death trap....but when we go to Miami, you are right punch it and hang on!