A letter from a reader:

A letter from a reader: MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Miscellaneous “Did you know that there’s an American industry desperately seeking a workforce? An industry that hires regardless of age race gender or religion? One that has openings for folks looking for part time seasonal work as well as those seeking fulltime employment even a lifetime career? “I own an Outdoor Power Equipment dealership which is a fancy way of saying a lawn mower shop Right now I’m looking for full-time year-round employees Almost every community in America has a shop rental yard or hardware store doing the same thing Our industry has a chronic labor shortage and the reason is simple: fixing small engines just doesn’t have the same flair as repairing hot rods or helicopters “Honestly when I started out I didn’t picture myself staying in this industry very long Nearly 3 decades later I’m still here Small engines have kept a roof over my head fed my family and allowed me to put away a little for later This past year while tens of millions of Americans were left without an income or food on their tables my company was able to retain its employees add an extra position and even have a little left over to help our local food bank We did so while laboring under severe coronavirus restrictions here in rural California a state that many claim is over regulated and impossible to do business in I’m not bragging I’m just trying to point out how stable this industry is “Don’t have a small engine shop in your town? Start one The initial cost is next to nothing especially if you can use your dad’s tools I grew up a dirt poor hillbilly but in this business clients won’t care what you look like whether or not you use a wheelchair or who you like to cuddle up with at night They’ll just be happy you’re there for them ” Ready David Bigfoot Equipment & Repair Willow Creek Calif ph 530 629 4067

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