My wife and I, for a variety of reasons, have been going out to dinner a lot more lately than usual. Some of it is that we've been extra busy and we don't feel like cooking that much. Also, now that my Mom lives nearby, I visit her 2-3 times a week and take her for her favorite meal: steak and potatoes. And, at least as important, my wife and I want to support local restaurants that suffered serious financial damage in the last year.
One thing we have noticed is that every restaurant is understaffed and begging for more employees. Help wanted signs are everywhere. Some restaurants have limited hours or limited days due to a lack of cooks. Some can't accommodate take-out requests due to a lack of staff. Waitresses are also bussing their tables due to lack of staff. Menus are limited. Etc. Etc. Every manager I've spoken to about this says they can't get enough of their former employees to come back.
Anyone else witnessing something similar? We have relatively high unemployment, but a tremendous number of unfilled jobs.
One thing we have noticed is that every restaurant is understaffed and begging for more employees. Help wanted signs are everywhere. Some restaurants have limited hours or limited days due to a lack of cooks. Some can't accommodate take-out requests due to a lack of staff. Waitresses are also bussing their tables due to lack of staff. Menus are limited. Etc. Etc. Every manager I've spoken to about this says they can't get enough of their former employees to come back.
Anyone else witnessing something similar? We have relatively high unemployment, but a tremendous number of unfilled jobs.