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fatlazyless · 02-09-2010, 08:15 AM

Here's a clue to what's happening in the local construction jobs-employment scene in Laconia/Belmont. Thought I'd pass this job listing along as I search hopelessly in the available local jobs pool. Hey, talk about a very shallow pool! Will I ever work again? ...wudda....wudda...wudda...woe is me!
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"craigslist posting id# 1591067602, February 8, 2010

Carpenter/Laborer (Laconia/Belmont)

Thankyou all for resopnding!!!
Sadly I can't hire 53 carpenter/laborers. I have selected one for the position. As for the rest of you, I will keep your contacts for future need.
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Must have basic pouch tools.
Experience with Framing & Siding is a plus. Work is not full time ... perhaps 3-4 weeks to wrap up current projects. New projects are scheduled for mid-late March.

Location: Laconia/Belmont

Compensation: $12.00-$15.00 per hour cash pay"
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And that's the way it is, as seen in a local craigslist classified ad, here in Belknap County, NH; home of the second highest rate of unemployment, 7.5%, in the state (11 counties total), after 9.4% Coos County way-up-north, for December 2009. Have yet to see any numbers for January 2010.

So, how does Belknap County get itself out of this demographic.......like....what's the cure that is needed here, doctor?

As Franklin Roosevelt or Bill Clinton or somebody once said: "The best social program around is a good paying j-o-b!"

02-09-2010, 08:15 AM	#1
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,528 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 296 Thanked 957 Times in 698 Posts	53 apply Here's a clue to what's happening in the local construction jobs-employment scene in Laconia/Belmont. Thought I'd pass this job listing along as I search hopelessly in the available local jobs pool. Hey, talk about a very shallow pool! Will I ever work again? ...wudda....wudda...wudda...woe is me! ......... "craigslist posting id# 1591067602, February 8, 2010 Carpenter/Laborer (Laconia/Belmont) Thankyou all for resopnding!!! Sadly I can't hire 53 carpenter/laborers. I have selected one for the position. As for the rest of you, I will keep your contacts for future need. ......... Must have basic pouch tools. Experience with Framing & Siding is a plus. Work is not full time ... perhaps 3-4 weeks to wrap up current projects. New projects are scheduled for mid-late March. Location: Laconia/Belmont Compensation: $12.00-$15.00 per hour cash pay" ...... And that's the way it is, as seen in a local craigslist classified ad, here in Belknap County, NH; home of the second highest rate of unemployment, 7.5%, in the state (11 counties total), after 9.4% Coos County way-up-north, for December 2009. Have yet to see any numbers for January 2010. So, how does Belknap County get itself out of this demographic.......like....what's the cure that is needed here, doctor? As Franklin Roosevelt or Bill Clinton or somebody once said: "The best social program around is a good paying j-o-b!" __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 02-10-2010 at 08:24 AM.