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2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
I’d feel really bad for the 4 owners on the floor above the garage, though, if my floor crushed theirs. ;b
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Spotted a nice-looking SX4 AWD hatch with 100k miles on CL. Waiting to see if owner responds.
I reached out to a few more FB listings. I asked one if their Tribute was AWD or FWD, to which the “dealer” replied “come down and see it!” Then there is a Durango owner who, when asked “what is the rust situation?” Said “yes.” I guess maybe I set myself up for that. And, finally, an Explorer owner who said “I guess v6” when I inquired on how many cylinders it has.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
As to the hiring, I feel your pain. Our company had a job fair, only 4 people showed up, one agreed to take a job and he never showed on start day. I just saw a news story that said 4 million people just refuse to work. How can that be? What are they living on?
My whole working life the biggest fear I had was to not have a job. If I accepted employment I’d commit to staying at least a year unless there was something extraordinarily bad about it. I’d never agree to start work and then not show up. It’s a different world these days.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
But, given the driving you'll be doing in SC, it may be a great runabout.
I drove my FIL's 15 year old Subaru with 120K miles from CO to CA without a hitch, and I've got about 1% of your mechanical skills. I don't think a drive from NJ to SC will be that big of a deal.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
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Not impressed.
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2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
To add some context, when I was down there last week, a cart was in my garage space. Came to find out it belonged to a different unit and he "probably got confused when parking it."
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
I really feel for the restaurant’s. Its so common now to walk in, see 6-8 empty tables and be told its a 30 minute wait. One of our favorite places is in a nice live, work, play development. We rolled in Saturday for a late lunch at 2. Closed up tight till 3. When we got in and asked the bartender he said they had to give up on the lunch revenue on Saturday, just couldn’t staff it. He says the staff and cooks in particular, that show up are already working 55-60 hours a week. Thats a lotta time in a commercial kitchen.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
Not every place was like that, but many were, and traditionally the industry paid poorly. Plus often the hours suck.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Pay may not have been great, but with tips at the busier places people were doing ok.
But where are the employees going? Grocery stores? Nope they are struggling. Retail? Ditto.
Home on the couch? Hmm…
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
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When I was in the pizza delivery biz, I noticed that when we were slammed, the operation became less efficient. Understaffing will feed on itself when the tips start to dry up and people look for something else to do.
Not to mention the effects of the pandemic, which 25 years removed from the service industry I can only speculate on. But I think people are going to shy away from jobs where they don’t feel safe.
Also, inertia is a thing. Once people realized that they could get transportation to a warehouse, paying $720-$800/wk + overtime, then food service didn't look so great.
Eyes were opened.
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My old Dominos manager made a post onto NextDoor, introducing herself as the regional manager for the stores in the county (there are, I think, 6 or 7 total).
She related a story about how one of her drivers was assaulted by a customer, demanding a free pizza. Cops were called, and the customer immediately accused the driver of initiating the scuffle.
No charges were filed, ultimately.
Everybody is struggling to find good help.
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Of course you have to pass the drug test to get those jobs.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Not surprised they can't find people lining up to drive for $10/hr but only what, 4 hours per day and only when school was in? Oh, they also lost their best source (retired people) to a large extent.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Our district advertises $25/hr for bus drivers. More than I made as a substitute.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
(Congrats to drugs for winning the war on drugs, BTW, very unexpected result!)
The bus paid more than the teaching position.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
This is the correct answer. Raise wages (gasp) and you’ll be astonished how quickly you can find help.
Unfortunately, it will be used as an excuse to increase prices, as profit margins mostly reaped by a small few must retain growth. Spending power may not exactly pace wages via this inflation, but it might increase a little, and anything helps.
I think I said that right.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
Our district had problems finding enough bus drivers too. They ended up altering school hours so the fewer drivers had more time to get the kids to school. My daughter in K doesn’t get home until a little after 4.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
I have a friend in the trucking business. They can’t get enough drivers now and these are good paying jobs with a stable route, home every night. He’s been in the office for several years now but is finding the driving money so attractive now that he is considering going back to the truck. He’s mid 50’s and see’s it as a nice way to sock away some extra for retirement.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
That would be true, except it isn’t. One of the oldest burger chains in the PNW pays $19 an hour to start, fully paid healthcare, and tuition reimbursement. Their burgers are still $1.80 to start.
Anyway, no more from me on this. Not the appropriate forum.