Negligence: Local Labor Market Realities

Prevalence of Job Vacancies:

• The existing job market in the Big Rapids area, characterized by a significant number of vacancies, raises questions about the actual need for the jobs Gotion proposes to create. This scenario suggests either a mismatch in job types or a workforce that is not in urgent need of new employment opportunities.

Community Lifestyle and Job Preferences:

• The prevailing lifestyle in the community, which leans more towards agricultural and less industrialized work, does not align with the nature of jobs Gotion will offer. This discrepancy suggests that the jobs at the Gotion plant may not be attractive or suitable for the local workforce. This mismatch could result in the need to bring in outside workers, which would have further implications for local housing, infrastructure, and community dynamics.

Skillset and Employment Alignment:

• The skillsets required for the jobs at the Gotion plant may differ significantly from those possessed by the local workforce. This could lead to a situation where the available jobs do not meet the career aspirations or skills of local residents, resulting in underemployment or the necessity for significant training and skill development initiatives.

In summary, while the introduction of new jobs is generally positive, the specific context of the Big Rapids area’s labor market and the community’s lifestyle preferences indicate that the jobs offered by Gotion might not be as beneficial or well-suited to the local workforce as initially anticipated.