I've posted a couple times on the qualify help thread, I am honestly starting to wonder if the problem is me instead of the employee. I was wondering if you all wouldn't mind sharing what you think is a decent starting wage for an employee in the north east kansas region. I know there are many factors that change the price, however I like to hire the green guys that are not super expensive yet. I am looking for a laborer that will be allowed to gain limited seat time. Due to the fact I am a super small company and can not afford huge wages I look at my self mostly as a stepping stone of knowledge. If someone with little to no experiance wanted a small company to start out with learn the trade and learn how to operate before moving on to a large place with lots of money. I take great pride in my work and strive to have one of the safest work places available. I expect my crew to do the same and to some degree I treat my crew as family. However I can not seem to get applicants. I've had adds out for about 2 months. Had 2 people scheduled for interviews. The first no called no showes for an interview. The second I extended a job offer to at his asking price. He never showed up for work and has not called since. I'm honestly not sure if it's me at this point or the potential employees. My last guy was with me for 7 years, my current guy has been here for about 11 months but I need more. Can any one here help me out? Also what would you expect to pay someone?