For Ernie and those of you who doubt that our new workforce is coming across our Southern Border.
October 21st 2021
Homeland Security secretary orders ICE to stop mass raids on immigrants’ workplaces.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will no longer conduct mass raids on workplaces where undocumented immigrants are employed, according to a new order by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Soon enough these workers will be taking jobs on the Hawaiian Islands.
Housing in Hawaii is expensive for the poor and middle classes, and that makes it difficult to afford housing, utilities, groceries and transportation. Immigration does not solve these problems when the costs are so high.
Hi Amy P, Thank You for the information as I am not familiar with Hawaiian Unemployment Compensation. There still remains other programs that provide for people, Assistance, Food Stamps, Section 8 and who knows how many others. It may not provide a great income or optimal lifestyle but Anything that keeps Able Bodied Workers from entering the Workforce needs to be Cut Back and Curtailed for Them. There’s plenty of Jobs at a Good Wage, it’s time to get people back to work!
I lived there 12vyears….am sick at heart as that is where my heart is.Am truly worried about the islands and hope they’re prepared to live off the land as it seems food is getting harder to get on the mainland let alone shipped to the Islands!
Hawaii has fertile land that can be used for producing sustainable food. Unfortunately, supporting tourism and military at the expense of sustainability seem to be the major focuses in Hawaii, and the Kama’aina suffer. Reducing costly regulations and burdens on the people will help ordinary citizens afford to live on the islands. Until then, it’s not gonna get better. -Aloha a ma Mahalo nui loa
Raising the minimum wage is not a quick fix. Most small businesses have a very small profit margin (less than 10%), so that means they will need to raise prices to pay for the rising wages. Wages usually account for the largest chunk of expenses a business has, which is approximately 30% of a business’ cost. That’s why small business try to cut staff to prevent the inevitable business closing. It’s a vicious cycle.
The Kukui’ula mall effect has not been good for Poipu & Koloa. As someone going to Kauai my entire life, the current environment is strange. It’s as if the locals have decided they want upscale tourism only so there can be lower volume. The middle is hollowed out, the bottom survives. Leading to boom/bust cycles, long-running businesses dying, ghost town feel at Kiahuna & etc. Meanwhile, the visitor experience is scolding & surcharges and letdowns. Car fees at Waimea, reservations required past Princeville, nowhere to eat. It won’t end well.
HI’s problems don’t stem from tourism, but land ownership & use policy; Kauai’s further from the concentration of HI’s resources elsewhere. Tourism can’t replace sugar long term if it’s miserable.
Yes… Sadly, when a business is closing down, losing everything theyʻve dreamed of, slaved at & diswappointing staff & customers our clients, there are no words to post on the door or the Internet. And… hope reins eternaL that tomorrow one will awaken to a new day where you find that was all a bad dream.
Losing a Business is like losing all hope not only in humanity but also in Your own Abilities for a while. Your own business is like a Child, in many ways, and unless someone has gone through it they may never understand. I’m very sorry for your loss. There’s some good that can come from this, transferable knowledge to your next Business Venture. You’ve been bitten by the Entrepreneurial Bug and have done well until you couldn’t go on, when you are ready start again. Good Luck in the Future.
We waited in line for three hours at a rental car agency when we landed here on The Big Island. We had reserved a car a few weeks in advance and received a confirmation before we left the mainland. Many stores/restaurants that we used to frequent are closed and those that are open have long wait times and the food is forever to reach you. The prices here seemed to have doubled since our pre-pandemic trips. Those who show up for work however, have the same pleasant island attitude, we love and appreciate you. Mahalo
I am so sorry to hear this. This is happening everywhere and I just don’t understand. I’ll be praying for us all.
For Ernie and those of you who doubt that our new workforce is coming across our Southern Border.
October 21st 2021
Homeland Security secretary orders ICE to stop mass raids on immigrants’ workplaces.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will no longer conduct mass raids on workplaces where undocumented immigrants are employed, according to a new order by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Soon enough these workers will be taking jobs on the Hawaiian Islands.
Housing in Hawaii is expensive for the poor and middle classes, and that makes it difficult to afford housing, utilities, groceries and transportation. Immigration does not solve these problems when the costs are so high.
Do you think people will be exiting the big island in the near future more so than in the past?
Hi Amy P, Thank You for the information as I am not familiar with Hawaiian Unemployment Compensation. There still remains other programs that provide for people, Assistance, Food Stamps, Section 8 and who knows how many others. It may not provide a great income or optimal lifestyle but Anything that keeps Able Bodied Workers from entering the Workforce needs to be Cut Back and Curtailed for Them. There’s plenty of Jobs at a Good Wage, it’s time to get people back to work!
I lived there 12vyears….am sick at heart as that is where my heart is.Am truly worried about the islands and hope they’re prepared to live off the land as it seems food is getting harder to get on the mainland let alone shipped to the Islands!
Hawaii has fertile land that can be used for producing sustainable food. Unfortunately, supporting tourism and military at the expense of sustainability seem to be the major focuses in Hawaii, and the Kama’aina suffer. Reducing costly regulations and burdens on the people will help ordinary citizens afford to live on the islands. Until then, it’s not gonna get better. -Aloha a ma Mahalo nui loa
I dont know how this administration isn’t having daily meetings on these issues
Perhaps it’s time for Hawaii to raise their minimum wage, and also their more loyal employees could use a raise too
Raising the minimum wage is not a quick fix. Most small businesses have a very small profit margin (less than 10%), so that means they will need to raise prices to pay for the rising wages. Wages usually account for the largest chunk of expenses a business has, which is approximately 30% of a business’ cost. That’s why small business try to cut staff to prevent the inevitable business closing. It’s a vicious cycle.
Sounds like an unsustainable business plan.
The Kukui’ula mall effect has not been good for Poipu & Koloa. As someone going to Kauai my entire life, the current environment is strange. It’s as if the locals have decided they want upscale tourism only so there can be lower volume. The middle is hollowed out, the bottom survives. Leading to boom/bust cycles, long-running businesses dying, ghost town feel at Kiahuna & etc. Meanwhile, the visitor experience is scolding & surcharges and letdowns. Car fees at Waimea, reservations required past Princeville, nowhere to eat. It won’t end well.
HI’s problems don’t stem from tourism, but land ownership & use policy; Kauai’s further from the concentration of HI’s resources elsewhere. Tourism can’t replace sugar long term if it’s miserable.
Yes… Sadly, when a business is closing down, losing everything theyʻve dreamed of, slaved at & diswappointing staff & customers our clients, there are no words to post on the door or the Internet. And… hope reins eternaL that tomorrow one will awaken to a new day where you find that was all a bad dream.
I know first hand.
Losing a Business is like losing all hope not only in humanity but also in Your own Abilities for a while. Your own business is like a Child, in many ways, and unless someone has gone through it they may never understand. I’m very sorry for your loss. There’s some good that can come from this, transferable knowledge to your next Business Venture. You’ve been bitten by the Entrepreneurial Bug and have done well until you couldn’t go on, when you are ready start again. Good Luck in the Future.
We waited in line for three hours at a rental car agency when we landed here on The Big Island. We had reserved a car a few weeks in advance and received a confirmation before we left the mainland. Many stores/restaurants that we used to frequent are closed and those that are open have long wait times and the food is forever to reach you. The prices here seemed to have doubled since our pre-pandemic trips. Those who show up for work however, have the same pleasant island attitude, we love and appreciate you. Mahalo