Nobody needs a job......

[Lawn-Scapes]

I placed a help wanted ad in the paper which started today. I received just one response in my voice mail and it didn't sound too promising. I can't believe nobody needs a job............?

My goal of expanding is not going as planned. I put out a couple thousand fliers this spring and only received a handful of responses... which equated to only 2 mulch jobs. Looks like I may remain solo for another year. :(

[grassmanvt]

[QUOTE=Lawn-Scapes]I placed a help wanted ad in the paper which started today. I received just one response in my voice mail and it didn't sound too promising. I can't believe nobody needs a job............?

Welcome to my world.

[Eric 1]

I feel your pain, i have only got 3 new jobs this year of dozens bid. I need some more work badly. It seems to be the same every were. I was going to go full time this year because i am graduating, but it looks like it may not happen. :cry:

People figure why work for you when they could just start there own lawn business.

Something has got to give, this is getting crazy. :help: :dizzy:

[paponte]

Yeah, my problem is not the work but rather the competent people to get it done. I have been looking for another maintenance foreman for months now. Good workers keep getting harder and harder to find. ;)

[Eddie B]

I placed a help wanted ad in the paper which started today. I received just one response in my voice mail and it didn't sound too promising. I can't believe nobody needs a job............?

My goal of expanding is not going as planned. I put out a couple thousand fliers this spring and only received a handful of responses... which equated to only 2 mulch jobs. Looks like I may remain solo for another year. :(

Lawn-Scapes, Where in MD are you? I only mow 3 days a week, and may be interested in helping.

[Updog]

I havn't had the problem with finding work just finding good people to work. I wouldn't advertise in the paper though you get every bottomdweller out there calling you. I just ask around if anyone knows of someone needing to work. I like guys with no experience they are easier to train.

[Lawn-Scapes]

Ed... I'm in Carroll County. Probably too far.

I havn't had the problem with finding work just finding good people to work. I wouldn't advertise in the paper though you get every bottomdweller out there calling you. I just ask around if anyone knows of someone needing to work. I like guys with no experience they are easier to train.

I'm feel the opposite. I'd rather have someone with experience. No time or patience to train.

[Itsgottobegreen]

My goal of expanding is not going as planned. I put out a couple thousand fliers this spring and only received a handful of responses... which equated to only 2 mulch jobs. Looks like I may remain solo for another year. :(

Your not the only one is Carroll county with this problem. I swear there are 20 new guys in mount airy alone this year. I got offers from a two buddies to come work for them a few days a week as a crew chief because I am coming up short with work.

The only good news is my neighbor is a property manager and wants me to bid on a 450 unit apartment complex in Baltimore. Buts its an hour away.

Lost quite a few account this year. @#$%##^*&#%$%*&*(&^ scabs. :gunsfirin :gunsfirin :gunsfirin It scab season.

[dkeisala]

Move to the Northwest - I put an ad in the paper last month, got about 50 phone calls, interviewed about 25 of those for just one open position.

[ArizPestWeed]

put an add in the hispanic paper

[out4now]

Has nothing to do with need, has to do with wage. People expect to get a lot for doing labor but don't understand you have expenses or that it's a highly elastic demand business. Take this guys ^ advice and advertise in a hispanic paper and you may get a better response.

[Lawn-Scapes]

Received one more call today.. will be trying him out tomorrow. I still can't believe that lack of response.

Itsgotto......... I didn't loose much work.. just having trouble picking up new. Let me know if you wanna sell out or if anyone else is.

[tinman]

opposite here,,,,I get at least 2 call s a week from people wanting to know if I'm hiring. They get my # from the YP or (classifieds last year). One guy said he was tired of working for this big LCO in my area for $8.... 60 hrs per week. I Don't blame him.

I'm getting close to needing a full time person. Friend of mine from my old "real job" helps me part time now.

[Georgia Bull Dog]

Sorry to hear of your problems. I own Marcus Drake Consultants, we are H2B recruiters. We normally supply 2000 people to the green industry. I don't have to tell you what happen this year. Maybe in the future I can help the guys on this site with the help of Sean Adams and his great staff. I keep my prices at a reasonable level so you can be successful with great guys that want to work and need to work.
Noel

[grassmanvt]

Hey, bull dog, I heard of the h2b issues this year but, normally, how does this work, how are the costs structured, etc. I am in Vt., it isn't common around here yet so I am curious of what the logistics are what the expense is.The labor market is pretty tight here and I think it might be time to be one of the first around here to try something different.

[Itsgottobegreen]

Received one more call today.. will be trying him out tomorrow. I still can't believe that lack of response.

Itsgotto......... I didn't loose much work.. just having trouble picking up new. Let me know if you wanna sell out or if anyone else is.

I plan on staying here for another 18 years. Then I will sell out (that would make 25 years of landscaping and thats enough) I have already tried to buy a few accounts will no success. I raised prices because of gas and suffered dearly for it. But did get rid of a few minor PITAs in the process. :)

Side note:
I did see you running around main street in Westminster on Monday. I might have a customer with a 36" walkbehind that he might part with for you.

[tinman]

hired a friend of our family last week. He's just 15 & not much experience. But he is working out fine so far. Never asks what time we are getting off or complains. Plan on using him again next summer & maybe another high schooler if I have enough work.