I have someone working for me now that drives 78 miles roundtrip. This is for a low wage retail job. $7 an hour part time (6 hour shifts, 5 days per week). Mapquest it; Ionia, MI to Hastings, MI. I just counted and there are 21 direct competitors of mine within a closer driving distance, and probably thousands of other retailers. I can't think of one single large retailer that isn't constantly hiring at the same (or better) pay. Imagine $42 per day - taxes and driving expenses. I've even offered to call other stores in my co-op and buying groups to get a closer job. not even enough ambition to take a job offer...
How can anyone say this is a result of "The System" instead of a series of bad decisions by this individual?