Steel is booming in Arkansas — so why are so many people still struggling to get by?
Ameripol @ Ameripol @lemmy.world Posts 4Comments 18Joined 2 yr. ago
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I've worked for a Steel Company in that part of Arkansas before. In my experience what drove companies to move there were:
Wages weren't really bad from what I remember. Many jobs starting at $80k, with good production bonus incentives. Though the work was often very physical with long working hours.