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Here’s The Reason Why So Many Companies Are Looking To Employ, But No One Really Wants To Work There, As Shared By This TikToker Online
InterviewThese recent times were not easy for all. Especially for those who lost their jobs and were left to face the unknown. It seems that this gave people time to think more about what they can do, how to get out of tough financial situations and understand whether they were provided with fair working conditions. Bored Panda has already covered some stories related to why some working places are struggling to find employees.
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A TikTok user created a video talking about why businesses are struggling to find workers
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TikTok user @pizam2000 addressed the headlines of news media outlets that show businesses struggling to find employers following the narrative of keeping the minimum wage low and stating that people are milking the welfare system. Even though there is a distinct division between businesses that don’t want to change some of the working conditions and people who don’t want to be exploited for the minimum wage, this could be not the only reason why there is a labor shortage.
Image credits: j.dkon
TikToker @j.dkon suggested a different point of view to this. When things became unclear, people were set free from their workplaces and did not get any benefits from the government, so the only way for them was to think of some other ways to make money. Some of them started creating small businesses or working as freelancers, giving things that were previously only a hobby for them a try. The TikTok creator admits that it is not easy to do this and make something out of it; however, even though people are struggling and working more, at least they’re doing this for themselves and they simply don’t want to go back to work for someone else. People are still working hard for things, but at least they see some improvement in their life.
Another TikTok user also commented on the situation, sharing his own beliefs of why the labor shortage occurred
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The video gained a lot of attention, receiving 271.3k views and 33k likes. Users in the comments agreed that this is the case as people finally understand their worth, the importance of their mental and physical health. Once again, people stressed things that businesses do and in this way abuse their employees. Small wages and constant confrontation with clients were only a few of them. It was time to take the advice of the “if you don’t like your job, then leave” mantra and make some new decisions.
Bored Panda contacted @j.dkon to ask him a few questions on the matter. He was surprised to see his video gain so much attention. He also stated that “Being able to speak with so many people about an important topic is the main reason I create this kind of content. If it can help even one person in their journey for a better understanding, it’s worth it.”
Since a lot of people are now thinking about doing and creating something on their own rather than getting back to working for big companies and businesses, @j.dkon was asked whether he can personally relate to this situation. He agreed that this situation is relatable and provided a few examples of companies that use their workers to an extent where they risk their mental and physical health, making modern slavery today’s reality: “it’s sickening to think this is where we are now, almost a modern-day serfdom.”
What can people expect in the future? Does it mean that everyone will become entrepreneurs or self-employed workers? Is labor shortage just a temporary setback? According to the TikTok user, “we’re entering a ‘new normal’ when it comes to labor and what individuals are willing to put up with.” He stated that during the tough times, when the pandemic hit, the government failed to help its citizen, so people had to think of how to get out of the situation on their own. This helped to realize that they don’t need to bow to “giant conglomerates.”
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“We’re not ready to surrender the true economic freedom that we’ve tasted,” said the TikToker. He continued that “the labor shortage is the result of the atrocities that had been levied on workers for decades, and it’s going to continue until businesses get the message, or we have a full workers’ strike.” So it seems that now is the time people have started to fight for their rights and work the way that suits their personal needs best.
How do you find this situation? Did you experience something similar? Leave your thoughts in the comments down below!
See the full video down below!
@j.dkon#stitch with @pizam2000 our workforce needs to change and the economy is going to evolve♬ Thirst (Eat the Rich) – Lil Guillotine
Here is what other users of TikTok had to say on the matter
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A.M. Pierre 4 years ago
I am one of the people mentioned above. My mental health and happiness have improved so much, even though I am making a fraction of what I was. I have thoroughly enjoyed exploring all my options, and my second book is coming out on Tuesday :-).
Deborah B 4 years ago
Pay a living wage, guarantee hours, offer health insurance, have the employee's back. Then you'll have employees.
Tracy Costa 4 years ago
When you are working really long hours on barely survivable wages, you can't look for another job. You can't call out to go on an interview. You don't have the time to look up school programs and apply for scholarships or financial aid. Then you get laid off from your crappy job. You get a rest, some unemployment benefits, and the opportunity to find a better job so you do.
Dandelion Patch 4 years ago
I had younger family members working for retail positions. They only got their schedule once a week and it changed from week to week. One day they'd be on opening and then the next day they'd be on closing and then the day after that they'd be back to opening. There was no regard for sleep schedules. Nobody got 40 hours worth of work, but nobody could go look for another part-time job to make ends meet either. Once these folks had money that would pay the bills without them having to kill themselves, they realized they could look for better options. And they did. Meanwhile the same employers are promoting the narrative that nobody wants to come back to work because they've been on "welfare."
DelvianBlue 4 years ago
I hear that from so many people I know, who say businesses are hurting for workers because people are lazy and want to live off welfare, and that getting rid of welfare altogether would solve everything by forcing people back to those crummy jobs. Or you know, maybe they spent the pandemic bettering themselves and found work elsewhere, and that's why.
Load More Replies... Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Agree with everything except his last line “people are not ready to go back to drowning away in a corporate office.” Trust and believe, the corporate office people are NOT the ones even being discussed. It’s the service industry workers and minimum wage workers. Not office people who were able to keep their jobs and work from home.
Lola 4 years ago
Agreed but office workers also realized that going to the office was worthless. A lot of companies decided to make their work from home positions permanent. I think covid revolutionized work for many people.
Load More Replies... Libstak 4 years ago
It's serfdom under the banner of capitalism. While all the working classes did ridiculous hours for peanuts the 1% made crazy profits, so crazy that even a pandemic didn't slow them down. They can try to colour it up anyway they like but nobody is buying their spin anymore, enough is enough.
Carmen Sandiego 4 years ago
Well, there you have it. Who would walk away from mental health and a feeling of fulfilment?
Doctor Strange 4 years ago
There is no labor shortage. There is a wage shortage. There is a decent working condition shortage. Pay people living wages, create healthy work environments, and people will come work for you.
Marcellus the Third 4 years ago
The McDonalds example is also weak --- they report you if you don't take the offer, so you lose whatever benefits you had... So they (probably!) don't guarantee you an amount of hours and various other issues, so you can't really risk going there to find out.
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K Witmer 4 years ago
It's about time corporations are being blasted for the way they treat employees like slaves and have the stupid people brainwashed into thinking people are lesser than bc they have to work these jobs
Lola 4 years ago
Companies were used to paying minimum wage by taking advantage of young kids working for pocket money. The idea is, I can pay them peanuts because it’s just pocket money. And most kids were ok with it.
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Jerry Mathers 4 years ago
If your business can't survive without paying minimum wage, you shouldn't be in business. If your business can't afford to offer benefits, get behind the single payer system. Or go out of business. I hope everyone remembers the value they offer. I want the truth that the biggest welfare recipients are the wealthy and the corporations that underpay their employees to be ingrained in the working class. Ideally we could get to the point where the rich can't get what they want because no one will serve them (I know it's fantasy, but a boy can dream). I hope people remember that they don't need a lot of stuff and that they have more power than they realize. A national strike on low paying jobs would crush those businesses that fail to adapt and serve as a lesson to future businesses that the post-Reagan world where everything benefits the top is evil, wrong, and will not be tolerated.
A.M. Pierre 4 years ago
I am one of the people mentioned above. My mental health and happiness have improved so much, even though I am making a fraction of what I was. I have thoroughly enjoyed exploring all my options, and my second book is coming out on Tuesday :-).
Deborah B 4 years ago
Pay a living wage, guarantee hours, offer health insurance, have the employee's back. Then you'll have employees.
Tracy Costa 4 years ago
When you are working really long hours on barely survivable wages, you can't look for another job. You can't call out to go on an interview. You don't have the time to look up school programs and apply for scholarships or financial aid. Then you get laid off from your crappy job. You get a rest, some unemployment benefits, and the opportunity to find a better job so you do.
Dandelion Patch 4 years ago
I had younger family members working for retail positions. They only got their schedule once a week and it changed from week to week. One day they'd be on opening and then the next day they'd be on closing and then the day after that they'd be back to opening. There was no regard for sleep schedules. Nobody got 40 hours worth of work, but nobody could go look for another part-time job to make ends meet either. Once these folks had money that would pay the bills without them having to kill themselves, they realized they could look for better options. And they did. Meanwhile the same employers are promoting the narrative that nobody wants to come back to work because they've been on "welfare."
DelvianBlue 4 years ago
I hear that from so many people I know, who say businesses are hurting for workers because people are lazy and want to live off welfare, and that getting rid of welfare altogether would solve everything by forcing people back to those crummy jobs. Or you know, maybe they spent the pandemic bettering themselves and found work elsewhere, and that's why.
Load More Replies... Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Agree with everything except his last line “people are not ready to go back to drowning away in a corporate office.” Trust and believe, the corporate office people are NOT the ones even being discussed. It’s the service industry workers and minimum wage workers. Not office people who were able to keep their jobs and work from home.
Lola 4 years ago
Agreed but office workers also realized that going to the office was worthless. A lot of companies decided to make their work from home positions permanent. I think covid revolutionized work for many people.
Load More Replies... Libstak 4 years ago
It's serfdom under the banner of capitalism. While all the working classes did ridiculous hours for peanuts the 1% made crazy profits, so crazy that even a pandemic didn't slow them down. They can try to colour it up anyway they like but nobody is buying their spin anymore, enough is enough.
Carmen Sandiego 4 years ago
Well, there you have it. Who would walk away from mental health and a feeling of fulfilment?
Doctor Strange 4 years ago
There is no labor shortage. There is a wage shortage. There is a decent working condition shortage. Pay people living wages, create healthy work environments, and people will come work for you.
Marcellus the Third 4 years ago
The McDonalds example is also weak --- they report you if you don't take the offer, so you lose whatever benefits you had... So they (probably!) don't guarantee you an amount of hours and various other issues, so you can't really risk going there to find out.
Load More Replies... K Witmer 4 years ago
It's about time corporations are being blasted for the way they treat employees like slaves and have the stupid people brainwashed into thinking people are lesser than bc they have to work these jobs
Lola 4 years ago
Companies were used to paying minimum wage by taking advantage of young kids working for pocket money. The idea is, I can pay them peanuts because it’s just pocket money. And most kids were ok with it.
Load More Replies... Jerry Mathers 4 years ago
If your business can't survive without paying minimum wage, you shouldn't be in business. If your business can't afford to offer benefits, get behind the single payer system. Or go out of business. I hope everyone remembers the value they offer. I want the truth that the biggest welfare recipients are the wealthy and the corporations that underpay their employees to be ingrained in the working class. Ideally we could get to the point where the rich can't get what they want because no one will serve them (I know it's fantasy, but a boy can dream). I hope people remember that they don't need a lot of stuff and that they have more power than they realize. A national strike on low paying jobs would crush those businesses that fail to adapt and serve as a lesson to future businesses that the post-Reagan world where everything benefits the top is evil, wrong, and will not be tolerated.
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