Workforce now days ? Is it just me ?

I'm a 57 year old with arthritis, working as a custodian. I outwork my 22 year old coworker on a daily basis. We did a fair amount of physical work yesterday, so today he called in sick, and I'm here with my aches and pains working alone.
He thinks he should get great pay for little work.
me too a baby boomer. yes I have seen and been in this s ame deal..... I feel my general, in general, was taught different set of values and standards. i have always worked unless it was a rare occasion i was too sick to hold my head up...
i recently moved to s e t. 45 minutes from Houston. i have to wonder if there will be ANY population or workforce here, if Trump sends back the illegals? not trying to get into politics.