Hawk
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I don't know what to say about that. It's sad. People were very psyched to get that done. There are lots of things that are getting postponed or canceled that help people. What can they do.
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At least it will still be done for 21-22 and not just shelved indefinitely
More bad news in the valley.
https://www.valleyreporter.com/index.php/news/local-news/14639-mad-river-barn-seeks-a-path-forward
Heather rips the governor pretty good. I can't blame her. There is a strong tone in this article about the VT Government that has been expressed many times on here by lots of people.
Does anyone know what is wrong with Andy? The article says he is going through medical treatment and then moving to Florida.
$49 an hour to wait tables?!
And most of her anger was towards the legislature.
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You can average $50/hr as a waiter at high end city restaurant.
In ski country VT? Definitely not. Maybe at a place like Hen of the Wood in Burlington if the server is very skilled at selling wine. Maybe...
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Brown said that the impact of the political climate in Vermont on their ability to run a successful business was significant. She cited a minimum wage law that increased front-of-the-house hourly wages by 50 percent which means that front-of-the-house workers (receiving tips) are earning an average of $49 an hour which can’t be shared with back-of-the-house employees.
Yes you are correct. But the governor for the slow process for reopening and no clear direction on how and when as well as the legislature for installing unfriendly to business policies that are crushing.
I didn't believe it either. But the article says:
That's crazy. And if it is true, I think this plays a role in the owner's woes.
I think that she meant the front of house employees were averaging $49 per hour with tips. The minimum wage went up but it is a bit misleading that they are paying $49 per hour to each employee.
I understand her frustration, but the challenges going forward, imho, are more to do with people not traveling than any government edict. The quarantine, what's left of it, could be lifted tomorrow, and at least judging from the people I speak to, most arent remotely ready to stay at an inn or attend a wedding. NYC is on the cusp of "reopening" legally but that doesnt mean people are going back to their offices right away.
Not sure if I agree. Granted this is anecdotal, but I have a home on Lake Champlain that I rent out in the summer. I'm fully booked until mid-September with no discounts. Busiest rental season I've ever had and it filled fast. Calls keep coming in. All are for a month and agree to the guidelines (quarantine, distancing, etc.) Friends with similar situations are also busy and full. Some people are traveling.