I'm from a small town with a lot of working poor. Proud people that really didn't want hand outs.
Since Covid? and the $3-$20K checks? Every place here is STILL having trouble hiring. Even the TV ads for businesses don't talk about their service or product, it's pitch for workers, laying out salary amounts, and benefits. They're not interested, waiting for the gravy train, just like the illegals are already catching on to.