So this new minumum wage thing?

We have the same problem here in our shop. There are not enough techs. People just do not want to work for their money, do not want to spend the time to learn or even show up for work. A 30 year old prepper complained he was not making enough money. He is always late and calls in sick at least 3 times a month and for days at a time. Owner said no problem, you will get another raise and you get to name the figure. All you have to do is be on time and do not call in sick for one month. We'll then sit down and talk money. He lasted for 3 days. By the way... no one in our shop of 54 makes minimum wage. We need more people that want to work, not minimum wage.
I feel also part of the problem is the notion that a college degree is the answer to a life of prosperity. That seems to be drilled into students from the time they are in grade school. Where did all the shop classes in our public school system go?? Not saying College is not a good thing but Tech Schools have a lot to offer and should not be looked down as a second rate option. Getting you hands dirty does not make you any less of a person as a paper pusher!