Made some purchases at a local business today and got to chatting with the gentleman who assisted me. He is an SIUC student who leaves for the summer tomorrow so we got to talking about filling positions in Carbondale and all the "Help Wanted" signs around. Before he landed the job he was leaving, he said he and his friends had a dickens of a time getting those businesses with help wanted signs to respond. three places he applied for never got back to him after he left a message indicating his interest in the positions but the signs remained out. The fourth place did talk with him but said they currently were not hiring and just "had the sign out".
Typical Carbondale lethargy! Maybe, they don't want students even as employees!
ReplyDeleteI still remember the comment of a local business owner ( long since closed): "I wish the students would go away and just leave their money." Very short sighted of them and likely one reason they are no longer around.
ReplyDeleteVery true. This attitude contrasts with your very positive one that I've noticed when I visit. The atmosphere is so different - to your credit.
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