Originally Posted by
CFI Guy
He hires them on at minimum wage. If they stick around for 6 months (show up for work, not drunk or high) they get a raise. After 3 years they become a journeyman. $100K+ (in LA/SF) for guys who do basic work, unclogging drains kind of stuff. If they take it serious and get a few guys under them (rinse/repeat) and the sky is the limit.
I get that in 3 years it's a 6 figure job, but 6 months at minimum wage in the Bay Area? That's probably why he's having trouble finding smart, motivated people. You get what you pay for.