On the national news tonight United Airlines ordered 200 planes from Boeing spending a estimated $43 billion. They are hiring 2400 pilots per year. On a related note it’s expected 112 million people will fly in the United States Dec 23 thru Jan 2.
I saw that. Things are good. I just hired 4 people. Bought 2 new vehicles and a couple trailers.
Looking forward to a good 2023.
FYI – It scares the he!! outta me, but like the great Tom Cruise says
“sometimes ya gotta say WT&, make your move”
But eggs are $5 a doz.
But eggs are $5 a doz.
At least kids can’t afford to egg houses anymore.
DT
But eggs are $5 a doz.
At least kids can’t afford to egg houses anymore.
I am surprised we don’t see kids selling eggs on the corner with our great economy that has just been humming along the last 2 years … but as usual, I am in the minority with my concerns here in the land of 100,000 socialists ….
Paulski, we have gas at $2.94 and eggs at $2.99.Yes, as you put it, things are humming along. Maybe we should be lucky that you are in the minority!
The method for the transportation of those eggs is currently around $4.52 a gallon and the cost of airfare for my families springbreak trip is double what it was 2 years ago.
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Biggill wrote:</div>
But eggs are $5 a doz.At least kids can’t afford to egg houses anymore.
DT
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Biggill wrote:</div>
But eggs are $5 a doz.At least kids can’t afford to egg houses anymore.
DT
i never did get that mentality?????? 
Housing will be crashing soon… things are looking up !
we have gas at $2.94
It’s $2.39 in St. Peter for some reason.
The method for the transportation of those eggs is currently around $4.52 a gallon
Avian influenza is still affecting poultry operations too. The price of chicken feed is also sky high right now because the price of the raw ingredients such as corn and soybean meal is still very high.
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>deertracker wrote:</div>
But eggs are $5 a doz.At least kids can’t afford to egg houses anymore.
I am surprised we don’t see kids selling eggs on the corner with our great economy that has just been humming along the last 2 years … but as usual, I am in the minority with my concerns here in the land of 100,000 socialists ….
I have a boat load of coworkers that were laid off this past quarter and most likely they will have quite a bit more company in 2023. Not sure many would qualify to become a pilot but are there any local flight attendant training schools around? Would also expect construction industry to start feeling effects of interest rate increases soon if they haven’t already.
I have a boat load of coworkers that were laid off this past quarter and most likely they will have quite a bit more company in 2023. Not sure many would qualify to become a pilot but are there any local flight attendant training schools around? Would also expect construction industry to start feeling effects of interest rate increases soon if they haven’t already.
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Lots if contractors were just getting back to good work loads from after the material price increase. Hope the interest rates don’t effect to much. The place in working is 3 buildings down town. Cheapest apartment here will be 8500 per month no options to buy. And the application lists are long
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I have a boat load of coworkers that were laid off this past quarter and most likely they will have quite a bit more company in 2023. Not sure many would qualify to become a pilot but are there any local flight attendant training schools around? Would also expect construction industry to start feeling effects of interest rate increases soon if they haven’t already.
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Yes, same at my company including my job that was eliminated this year after 29 years. I was able to fall into a “NEW” job, but no guarantees that will be there long either. Just trying to hang on as long as I can in this total crap economy in a vain attempt to recoup some of my losses over the last 2 + years …
Paulski
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>nord wrote:</div>
we have gas at $2.94It’s $2.39 in St. Peter for some reason.
I paid 2.67 in St Peter on Thanksgiving. It was very odd, considering it was a travel holiday and all the other stations in the state were ~$.50 more.
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<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>nord wrote:</div>
we have gas at $2.94It’s $2.39 in St. Peter for some reason.
Yeah, my grandpa and I saw some crazy low prices on our way to Iowa 2 weekends ago. In southern MN. Was kind of striking how much of a difference from town to town.
You guys have all been duped. Biden has convinced you that gas prices under $2.50 is cheap. 
You guys have all been duped. Biden has convinced you that gas prices under $2.50 is cheap.
I find it funny when Gas Prices were really High, The president and other politicians around him said ” You do realize that the president has no control over Gas prices right ” But once they went down, The president and once again Politicians around him stepped up and attempted to take some credit for it. So I’m confused, Does the president and politicians have any control over gas prices or not ???
I would be happy with 2.50 its still 3.19 where i live.
There are still jobs to be had here in the local economy. Who knows what the future will hold, but my guess is things will keep humming along. If things were going to absolutely tank into a major recession, I think we’d have seen more of a downturn than this already? My guess is some certain areas will get hit hard due to interest rate hikes, while others will struggle to find workers.
My buddy is looking for 2 of anyone who can essentially pass a drug test and show up to work at his plumbing/hvac business. I believe he said they’d start at @ $22 an hour and be at $25 an hour at the 6 month mark…no experience required. If an applicant would stick around and learn the trade, there’s an easy $40 an hour within a few years as well as the opportunity for side work. Not bad money for a rural area in the Midwest. He’s begging high school aged kids to come work with him in the Summer and will cater to their schedule.
I saw Kwik Trip was hiring and they’d customize your hours as needed, start at $19 and have profit sharing bonuses. You only needed to be 16 years old to apply.
Our hospital has had x2 unfilled RN postings for around 8 months. That starting hourly wage is over $35 an hour. They will even take those who only have a 2 year LPN certification and fully fund their education towards the 4 year RN degree. Some of which are making 6 figures a year working 36 hours a week + a few OT shifts. The benefit package is about as good as it gets as well.
The local school district had 2 full time teaching positions go unfilled this year with 0 applicants. These start at $45k a year with about as good of a benefit package as you can get with a unionized pay scale that can get you to $70k+ a year. You’d also have 2 months off. These kind of positions used to have 40 applicants each.
The county department has been posting jobs on and off the last 6 months. They’d take anyone as well with a solid benefit package and tons of opportunities for advancement. Another great gig for people who like to problem solve, work outside with their hands, help people, etc.
I find it funny when Gas Prices were really High, The president and other politicians around him said ” You do realize that the president has no control over Gas prices right ” But once they went down, The president and once again Politicians around him stepped up and attempted to take some credit for it. So I’m confused, Does the president and politicians have any control over gas prices or not ???
Haha. So true. They love to take credit for the positives and then point fingers or blame when there are negatives.
I find it funny when Gas Prices were really High, The president and other politicians around him said ” You do realize that the president has no control over Gas prices right ” But once they went down, The president and once again Politicians around him stepped up and attempted to take some credit for it. So I’m confused, Does the president and politicians have any control over gas prices or not ???
Another mystery is why all the “I did that” stickers disappeared when the prices went down
Does the president and politicians have any control over gas prices or not ???
Judging by all the “I did that” stickers and “Let’s Go Brandon” stuff regarding the high gas prices we had, I would imagine a certain segment sure does associate gas prices with the president. They’ve been quieter lately though…
The prices are lower, but our strategic reserve is at a historical low. I think pulling 170 million barrels from our reserves because we can’t drill is stupid, but it makes the citizens of this country happy when they pay less for a couple weeks. So, let’s be happy for a little while.
I find it funny when Gas Prices were really High, The president and other politicians around him said ” You do realize that the president has no control over Gas prices right ” But once they went down, The president and once again Politicians around him stepped up and attempted to take some credit for it. So I’m confused, Does the president and politicians have any control over gas prices or not ???
100% agree. So which is it? Is the president responsible or not?
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>fishthumper wrote:</div>
I find it funny when Gas Prices were really High, The president and other politicians around him said ” You do realize that the president has no control over Gas prices right ” But once they went down, The president and once again Politicians around him stepped up and attempted to take some credit for it. So I’m confused, Does the president and politicians have any control over gas prices or not ???100% agree. So which is it? Is the president responsible or not?
Simple answer? No. However, those that DO have relative control over the gas and fuel prices certainly have a political agenda to drive, and incidentally an incredibly large influence on many politicians.
Do you believe that it’s complete coincidence that fuel prices started spiking upward leading up to the mid-term elections, and have been edging downward ever since?
Oh, and for whomever said it, on the world stage anything under $3/gallon IS cheap gas, and has bee for quite a while now.
Happy Holidays!
Simple answer? No. However, those that DO have relative control over the gas and fuel prices certainly have a political agenda to drive, and incidentally an incredibly large influence on many politicians.
Do you believe that it’s complete coincidence that fuel prices started spiking upward leading up to the mid-term elections, and have been edging downward ever since?
Oh, and for whomever said it, on the world stage anything under $3/gallon IS cheap gas, and has bee for quite a while now.Happy Holidays!
Gas prices actually fell 30% between the end of June 2022 and Election Day. Gas prices have fallen 12% since then.
I’m really not following your logic here. Oil companies have been having record profits once again in 2022. Are you suggesting that the politicians that want to push green energy are pulling strings to raise oil and gas prices so they can push their green energy? Meanwhile the very industry their trying to destroy is enjoying record profits? That’s a tough pill to swallow.
I have said this many times. No president can take the blame for high gas prices, nor the credit for low gas prices.
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