Experienced Only

Warehouse workers are needed right away.
Dishwashers are wanted in the kitchen today.
They need laborers who are in a transition.
Openings exist for many a position.

They need someone new to fry chickpeas.
There is an opening in a deli to slice cheese.
More help is needed to bus a table.
Wanted are applicants who are quite able.

New personnel are desired to sweep floors.
There are other openings for manual chores.
These are jobs for workers who are unskilled.
Why are these positions not being filled?
The reason for these vacancies does not make sense.
Employers only want people with experience.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
December 24, 2011 at 11:49 AM
haha, a cruel irony! If they chase out all our Mexicans, I fear places might go out of business because those "experienced" workers do much of americans' menial labor! (do you really see these kinds of ads asking for experienced only, Robert?) WEll, maybe my last time here before Sunday. If I already said Merry Christmas to you, I"ll wish a happy new year this time.
Merryman Avatar
December 24, 2011 at 8:56 AM
It doesn't make much sense, does it? People who are willing to work at anything should be given a chance. Good message, Robert. Kim
Horne Avatar
December 24, 2011 at 6:50 AM
Yes, this certainly seems to be the case, Robert. It's a mad world!
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