As Bozeman continues to grow, so do the growing pains. Several Bozeman businesses struggle to find staff to fulfill their customers' needs and face uncertainty.
Mike Rowe: "Something has to stop, because universities have essentially been given permission to charge whatever they want to charge. We freed up a bottomless well of free money. And we've told an entire generation that they're screwed if they don't go in this path."
I can't be the only one who wonders where all of the workers have gone here in Montana. Well, I recently discovered there may be an answer to that question.
This morning sucked. It sucked because of Montana's labor shortage. It sucked because I was put in an awkward position as a customer, but it wasn't anyone's fault.
We've heard about the worker shortage here in Bozeman and Gallatin Country, so what are the solutions? Well, one option involves more tech and fewer people.
Yup. And I'm kind of happy about it. Have you ever worked in fast food? IT'S REALLY HARD. Some fast food and other national chain restaurants are currently offering $18 to $20 per hour in the Bozeman area.
Looking for something new, or maybe an opportunity to see not only Montana but the United States? There are several jobs across the states in the trucking industry.