After COVID, many people took their stimulus check handouts, quit their jobs, and discovered life is pretty simple when you don't have to work. The need for help and staff has become desperate. We still frequently see signs in restaurants apologizing for the long wait or the shorter hours due to staff shortages. We can appreciate those that do show up and I like to give better tips just because they have the initiative to work. Sometimes the employees are a bit cringy, like the guy who looks like he just crawled out of bed, hasn't showered in a few days, with greasy face and hair who is building my subway sandwich, Ew! We are beginning to notice more older people working and rougher looking. Sometimes you can tell they are on drugs and it makes me very uncomfortable. The quality of customer service and quality food has gone down hill. Hotels have stopped providing maid services during your stay. Some have shortage of staff. Here was a message at one hotel we stayed- "We have modernized our check in process to streamline our operations and provide guests with a simple and safe check in. Upon arrival, find an envelope on the Front Desk with your name. Please sign the Registration Card and provide your vehicle information if you are parking with us. When checking out, simply leave your keys on the Front Desk. Your receipt will be emailed to you."
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