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She hoped Trump would revive her farm. Now she worries his policies could bankrupt it.
(www.nbcnews.com)
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While I fully admit running a farm is a massive endeavor, the fact that the farm started having persistent issues shortly after she took over indicates to me that at least part of the problem is poor management.
The American worker is perfectly happy to perform laborious jobs - just not at the rate you're willing to pay them. It's called "acting your wage".
Americans, even if they're paid well, will not go stand in the sun for 12 hours a day. Sometimes it's not about money. Sometimes it's about the job being shit and you need to change the job.
But also money.
In Australia, Construction workers, mining workers, etc. do that. They are just compensated well for it.
Sounds like they need improved worker protections. Maybe unionize.
12 hours of work a day is inappropriate.
Trade jobs can be surprisingly seasonal. My dad, who does mostly commercial HVAC work, works himself to the bone in early spring and fall. Plenty of downtime, usually, outside of those areas.
If you're hourly, or laid off in the downtime, you want to work when you can. Even if it's for 12 hours straight.
I did that for years, its so they can run two shifts, had lots of days off though. I worked 14 on 7 off, then 8 on 6 off. Some are 7 on 7 off. 12 hr shift though. They are also paid extremely well. All meals are paid for etc.
What they don't get is a "normal life ", lots of marital breakdows, spousal abuse when they do get home, parters cheating etc.