Why People Aren't Lining Up for This $120,000 Job

About this episode

The episode discusses the shortage of mechanics in the automotive industry and why high-paying jobs remain unfilled.

The automotive industry is facing a shortage of mechanics. Ford Chief Executive Jim Farley has said his company’s dealerships have 5,000 open jobs – positions he says can pay up to $120,000 a year. WSJ’s Christopher Otts explains why more people aren’t taking him up on it. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - The 20,000 Steps to a Walmart Manager’s Six-Figure Salary - The Repo Man Is Busier Than Ever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Knutson

Guest: Christopher Otts

Topics covered

• automotive industry
• mechanics shortage
• job market
• Ford
• high salaries
• employment challenges

Keywords

• mechanics
• Ford
• job openings
• automotive
• salaries
• employment
• industry shortage

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ford, The Wall Street Journal, Spotify Studios

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