2007-10-09 09:18:55 · 3 answers · asked by redfeather1972 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
Surely there is a Walmart, McDonald's and Burger King down there. Are none of them hiring?
Or did you mean jobs that are up to a certain imaginary standard?
2007-10-09 09:25:08 · answer #1 · answered by firehorsetwo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know what you mean. My mother lives in Michigan City, IN and when there is a job opening people line up down the street for it. It seems like the tax policies in Indiana discourage businesses from building there. I suggest that the good folks in Marion not depend on factories to provide work, and get some education instead.
2007-10-11 12:12:10 · answer #2 · answered by missbeans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean. I am less than 20 miles from Marion. My husband drives to Indy every day to go to work. 30% of his wages goes for gas and auto repair. We are only making about $5000 per capita here.
Wait a minute, firehors. Do you know anyone who can support a family on the wages of Walmart or a fast food restaurant? I don't think any of those places pay over $15 an hour. $15 an hour is just $30,000 a year, which is below poverty level for a family.
2007-10-09 16:26:34 · answer #3 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋