Work Ethic

Recently we have been trying to hire for 2 positions here at the feedlot.  They are entry level positions.  I can't believe how hard it has been to fill either position.  People will come in for the interview and we will hire them.  They may show up for a day or may not even show up at all.  It is just crazy to me how a job is not important to some people.  Growing up I was always taught that if I wanted something I had to work for it.  We were also taught to keep our equipment maintained also.  Granted we didn't have the nice new equipment but what we had did the job.  It may of been 30 years old but we always kept it in nice shape.   Back than I thought that my grandad was just being hard on us but now when I look back it was the best thing that could of ever happened.  First of all it kept me out of trouble.  Secondly, I valued what I spent my money on.  My grandparents have 6 grand kids.  So that meant my grandad had a full hay crew.  The best thing about the summer was every year after haying and the seed was sent down the road we got to take a trip.  We usually had 4 days worth of action packed adventure packed into 2 days.  Those trips always made the memory of the 100 degree weather on a tractor with the sun beating down on you wither away.  I guess what I'm getting at is that growing up I didn't get a choice of calling the boss or not showing up at all.  I was taught that EVERYONE is always replaceable and when you go earn a dollar make sure you put in a two dollar effort and when you use someone else's stuff treat it with respect. I'm glad I had this kind of bringing up because I wouldn't be where I am today.