Quote Originally Posted by Devilwin View Post
One thing is, with unemployment numbers down, they are finding it difficult to hire new people, they are just not applying. And I will tell you now, if your stuff is not in transit now, it may be late. UPS and Fedex are both getting ready to issue a late Christmas package missive out. Retailers are still offering deals including free shipping.. I predicted this, and now it is coming to pass..My son worked til 945 last night..Procrastinating shoppers cause the mess, and they want to blame everyone else.
Yep. UPS upped its rates substantially and offered over a $1K in tuition reimbursement to try to lure in the from-home college kids. Tough market for seasonal hires.