[TomC750]

The employee problem seems to be a sign of the times, and yet it is not new either. Many years ago when there were traditional gas stations, my father stopped at his regular gas station. No one came out right away, the owner came out after a bit and explained that his new hire didn't show up. My father said "I will pump gas for you until you find another employee". And he did. My father was a high level manager at a well known company.

Another story is about my wife's uncle who poured concrete foundations. It was not unusual for a new hire not to return after lunch. I did a little better, mine usually stayed the whole day but did not return the next. I had an excavation business. Jobs can't always be done with a machine, it takes handwork.