Workers Needed, but Not Found?

Who would have ever thought that there would be a necessity for workers in the current economy? The amount of lay off workers reaches headlines every day. Businesses put out a front that they cannot afford to pay their workers and for that, a massive amount of panic has hit the American economy. However Isbister, president of a growing metal fabricating company reports she is in dire need of workers. This Wisconsin factory is growing and shows much potential, however Isbister reports their marginal revenue can double by adding a mere twenty more workers. With such a down economy one must ask, then what’s the problem? Workers are not in high demand in other areas and are therefore being laid off; the supply of workers should be innumerable. However it seems that the type of work Isbister needs requires specialized labor. She reports that she has had various applicants but consequently had to turn them down due to lack of experience. It seems blue collared workers consider themselves above working in a factory. It is both sad and scary to say that people are finding themselves above work and are therefore beyond helping themselves. The main point here seems to be, how low must this economy get before people realize they must do their part in the business world in order for the economy to make it?