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RamaSchneider OP t1_jduwhal wrote

Medical workers, drivers, educators, police, and much more ... all saying the same thing: staffing shortages. We need to be thinking about moving ahead and not protecting everything we had. There has been a massive change in our work force, yet we're acting like it's still 2018 in the work place.

What are the possibilities we can explore that will require fewer, not more, "workers"?

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friedmpa t1_jduy3rw wrote

Paying them more money. Human services pays dirt and everyone can get double in a neiguboring state, why stay. Have a bachelors degree and have to tend to people that hate you for $18 an hour it’s a fruitless endeavor sometimes

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pooticlesparkle t1_jdv44gq wrote

Vt has an older median age compared to most of the nation. the 'older' our state gets, the more social services it will need to care for the elderly population. We need more workers. We need more services. We need to be more humane to caregivers and pay them enough to survive in this state, or we will have a horribly underserved elderly/ sick pop. It's not great as it is, which the pandemic shone a crystal clear light on. So when you are frail and unable to care for yourself, what is the alternative? A robot? You need humans for these roles right now. Nobody wants to do it because it's been horrible for a while, and the wear and tare on your body and mind isn't currently worth it. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_and_territories_by_median_age

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norinco-ak47 t1_jdvf4d0 wrote

And yet, the state of Vermont, short near 700 staff positions already is going to add another 100+ state jobs to be filled due to the unaffordable heat act and the child care/family leave bills. Odds are stacked heavily against any success of the heat act right out of the gate. The carbon tax will have to escalate to cover the credits required by the 2030 time line. (written into the bill). Can't make this stuff up.

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you_give_me_coupon t1_jdx3l1a wrote

> staffing shortages.

Staffing shortages at the wages offered is how everyone should mentally translate that phrase every time you see it. Everything makes tons more sense that way.

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Azr431 t1_jdvra1e wrote

It won't improve under capitalism

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General_Skin_2125 t1_jdwr7hq wrote

How would it work under socialism, communism, or whatever you would envision?

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Azr431 t1_jdwteb5 wrote

Way too much for one post, but social services would be considerably more extensive and comprehensive, and able to provide the mission they've outlined. Non-profits are not immune from capitalism's excesses and pitfalls, they don't operate in a vacuum.

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General_Skin_2125 t1_jdww7qy wrote

Sure, but how? How would you get people to apply? Or would they not have a choice?

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Azr431 t1_jdx2g4v wrote

It's more extensive than that. Replace capitalism with socialism.

Different wages would still exist for different jobs, and those wages are determined democratically by the workers. Wage inequality would still be present to some degree but the perverse and gross inequality we have today would no longer be present. Billionaires and most likely millionaires would not exist. CEO equivalents and senior leaders would still probably earn more than lower levels, but not at the obscene levels today. Jobs that require high levels of expertise, stress, or hard labor would probably be paid more. Workers come and go as they wish. Work is also not tied to healthcare/health insurance as insurance no longer exists. People would be much freer to change jobs as they see fit without insurance/benefits hanging over their heads. In an ironic twist, job migrations would probably be easier and more readily available than under capitalism.

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EscapedAlcatraz t1_jdzkxqe wrote

Cuba, Venezuela, and Bolívia are all socialist countries. Last I checked they were miserable places to eke out an existence.

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Azr431 t1_jdzzivt wrote

You've been fed "American greatness" capitalist agitprop your whole life, you may not even realize it. Socialist countries run by autocrats are poor examples, they're really no different than capitalist countries run the same. There are capitalist countries that have a lower PQL than Venezuela. Furthermore, imperialistic and extractive capitalism has decimated many of these countries and is largely responsible for creating an environment of struggle and failure - look no further than sub-Saharan Africa or central America.

Cuba is actually a very good example of what's possible under socialism. They have a higher literacy rate than America. They have lower infant mortality rates than America. Should we talk about homelessness in America? It exists in Cuba, but it's significantly less than America. They excel in other areas but these three examples are critical to quality of life. Speaking of quality of life, socialist countries generally have better PQL than capitalist ones. Cuba has done exceptionally well while having very few high-value natural resources where the majority of their GDP is commodities, and most notably, they've done well while having the largest superpower in the world right next door who's placed stupid draconian sanctions on them for over half a century.

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memorytheatre t1_je3c7xi wrote

>Cuba is actually a very good example of what's possible under socialism.

You are insane.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya46bmRa0os

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Azr431 t1_je3fl4a wrote

That same exact video could be made in Portland Oregon or NYC. Or Chicago. Or Los Angeles. Or anywhere with extreme income inequality. It’s about the overall average, and I’m guessing you’re not in the lower quadrant.

After seeing your post history, it all makes sense. Every. Single. Time.

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memorytheatre t1_je3x474 wrote

NewtoNewHampshire mod and BoSox9. Get out of the Vermont subs you Credit Card Socialist POS. Your last line is the same lame shit you always sign off with or with name checks out. French Revolution Bastille shit my ass. When? While you are up in Quebec skiing for $140 a day? You're nothing but a rich boy poser probably flush with Daddy's money playing social media guerrilla warrior. Pathetic. Go live in Cuba if you think it's such great example of socialism. See how you do there. You are so condescending to anyone but those you deem pure and worthy. You don't want what socialism is because you think you are above everyone and have all the answers. Narcissistic POS looking down on the brainwashed deplorables.

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Azr431 t1_je4he9e wrote

Lol everything you think you know is wrong. Thanks for playing

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General_Skin_2125 t1_jdxg2kn wrote

Damn, that sounds nice, but it's impossible. Why would billionaires or millionaires, or politicians or anyone in power choose to give up their power? lol

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Azr431 t1_jdxt46b wrote

Oh the wealthy won’t voluntarily give it up! Lol

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