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I am a house painter in Mass. I have dramatically lowered my prices to keep up with the illegal immigrants prices. It is not fair that I have to do this. I am a taxpayer and a citizen with a family to support.
I am a house painter in Mass. I have dramatically lowered my prices to keep up with the illegal immigrants prices. It is not fair that I have to do this. I am a taxpayer and a citizen with a family to support.
You're in a tough spot. What's happening to you is a shame...but the people who run our government not only don't WORK for a living....(as you do)..most of them probably only rarely even TALK to someone who works.
To THEM, it's a new, exciting "global economy". Some adjustments will have to be made, of course. (Like the shrinking and eventual downgrading of the American middle class). But that doesn't concern them. They're not PART of the middle class, and don't know anyone who IS. To THEM, these are "exciting times".
Sadly if one complains about immigration,you risk being called "bigoted" but illegal immigration DOES take work away from legal immigrants and American citizens. None of the 3 presidential candidates seem to want to do much in controlling this problem. I blame the businesses that are willing to hire illegal immigrants the most though.
Sadly if one complains about immigration,you risk being called "bigoted" but illegal immigration DOES take work away from legal immigrants and American citizens. None of the 3 presidential candidates seem to want to do much in controlling this problem. I blame the businesses that are willing to hire illegal immigrants the most though.
I would still complain about illegal immigration even if the people involved were Hungarians--------I am of 1/2 that heritage.
It's so obvious that you don't give a flip about the U.S. and its legal citizenry.
You seem to be more interested in cheering on the degredation and immorality of your co-ethnics than anything else.
Did you even read my post? I'm saying its not fair for the American worker! I'm pointing out facts here for christ sake. Please, read my post before responding. You just made a big fool of yourself.
I am a house painter in Mass. I have dramatically lowered my prices to keep up with the illegal immigrants prices. It is not fair that I have to do this. I am a taxpayer and a citizen with a family to support.
One the the worst parts is that it is hard to find a contractor who doesn't hire illegals to do the actual work, or who doesn't subcontract out to illegals. At least in California where its been going on for years and years. You think you're hiring a citizen.
Yep, prices are lower, but the work is unskilled and it shows. If I ever have work done again I'm going to ask how the contractor feels about hiring illegals. I think others who feel strongly on the issue should do the same.
At the same time...I think all of us American's should remember to work hard, provide _quality_ work and good customer service. Whether we work for ourselves or for an employer. Take pride in the work you do.
Not implying you don't already, Pmathkm. I just couldn't resist getting up on the soapbox.
One the the worst parts is that it is hard to find a contractor who doesn't hire illegals to do the actual work, or who doesn't subcontract out to illegals. At least in California where its been going on for years and years. You think you're hiring a citizen.
Yep, prices are lower, but the work is unskilled and it shows. If I ever have work done again I'm going to ask how the contractor feels about hiring illegals. I think others who feel strongly on the issue should do the same.
At the same time...I think all of us American's should remember to work hard, provide _quality_ work and good customer service. Whether we work for ourselves or for an employer. Take pride in the work you do.
Not implying you don't already, Pmathkm. I just couldn't resist getting up on the soapbox.
I'm not so sure about the quality you state to be very bad. Companies who are known to hire illegals are the ones doing all the new developments here in California. They're doing a pretty damn good job of making those homes.
I am a house painter in Mass. I have dramatically lowered my prices to keep up with the illegal immigrants prices. It is not fair that I have to do this. I am a taxpayer and a citizen with a family to support.
Like I said in another post, if you were born here, you missed all opportunites
and opted for a low skilled way of life, for these reason you have to compete with peolple with no education, and likely more motivated than you.
I'm sick of listening to the whining from people that have nothing going for them except that they are white.
I hired a local contractor for some work at my home, the guy was ripping
me off and the job quality sucked, I then fired these bumsand hired a crew of guys from Ecuador, they finished the job ahead of time with great quality
and for almost half the price.
I have no sympathy for these people that think they have the right to rip you off just because they are white, from now on I only hire migrant workers.
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