Going against the grain here, look at the comments "qualified" "eligible" it indicates people are applying, but not the ones they want. Reeks of greed.
In the UK people struggle to find worthwhile jobs, most are underpaid and overworked, to the point that the low unemployment benefits (300 per month) is worth it over the loss of time of a typical 40 hour(+5-10 hour travel). If I got offered a sign on bonus and a better hourly rate, I'd leave my current job and know plenty of out of work people who would jump for it.
This is the quintessential difference between modern day Bongs and 40 year ago Burgers, back then accepting the "free gibs" would brand you as a loser.
Now a State has said that there will be no feebies if you want to live here and people freak out... as if somebody actually owed them something for some reason.
(+5-10 hour travel)
Back when I worked in America there was a couple who were about to retire but still had to put a bit more time in, they bought a house where they could afford one and traveled 3 hours to work and another 3 hours to get home. Everyday. 5 days a week. It's a different mindset but who knows which is better.
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