Want a summer job? Get in line

Scott Spears, 18, a Harding High senior, is looking for a summer job. He's applied to some places twice and is preparing to take a third pass, but he's up against a job market in which employers are hiring for ...

[CDG]

Interesting that nothing was mentioned about raising the minimum wage. I, as a small business owner, can assure you that some entrey level jobs will be eliminated as the minimum wage goes up.

[Reality]

Paul Douglas is looking for work too...
Maybe he could get a job at McDonalds?

[Jon J]

CDG wrote:

Interesting that nothing was mentioned about raising the minimum wage. I, as a small business owner, can assure you that some entrey level jobs will be eliminated as the minimum wage goes up.

Stop pretending.

[CDG]

"Stop pretending" Good Point Jon!!! But for one moment, lets "pretend" there was a time when you could call a customer service rep and get someone local. Let's "pretend" there was a time when the majority of consumer goods were manufactured in the U.S. Let's "pretend" there was a time when stopping at a gas station an attendant would come out and pump your gas. Let's "pretend" there was a time when purchasing groceries that someone was there to bag them and take them to your car... Shall we keep "pretending"...

[kimberly parsons]

wants to get a job to keep myself occupied. to make money to but a cellphone ofa laptop in acse of emergency.

[kimberly parsons]

to get a job and make money.

[Workaday Oakdale Brother]

Illegal immigration plays a role too. Who is going to hire a spoiled 16 year old for a $7 / hr. job when you can get a 40 year old man to bust his butt for that same $ 7 / hr.

[Hashim Hassan]

I want summer job where I can people and make some money.

[Hashim Hassan]

Iam hardworking man.

[Go DFL]

This is what happens when the conservatives get control, they take away jobs from the middle class. Everyone please have a straight DFL ticket this November so that we can take our country back!