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Aurora, IL
My point was, some of these companies with contracts to fulfill, with late penalties, are throwing crazy money around in an attempt to poach mechanics. Yes, include less than ideal geographies and it becomes very challenging.

I’m not sure how well it’s working. The local Caterpillar dealer recently did a recruitment blitz, so did a couple trucking companies with Fed contracts. Great opportunity for a young, sharp Tech to get ahead financially.

It appears to be the only way to recruit, today. We saw this coming and made a lackluster attempt to prevent it. It won’t be fixed in my lifetime. It will require a generational approach, at this point.

I think Caterpillar had the right idea with ThinkBig. I have no idea how successful it is today. I’m too far behind in that world.

Never a better time to have a few skills and a decent work ethic. I could probably get those facial tats I’ve always wanted and still get a job.
Thanks for the ThinkBig Idea. I've never heard of it. I'll look into it. Who knows if it'll even be anything but at least it's something I didn't know before and now I do.
 
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