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As a business owner, I do find the tax and legal reqs to be quite burdensome. This is old hat however.  I also note that many employees do not have the single-minded drive to succeed at all costs that I expect in a staffer.  As a (very) small business, I need really motivated people.  Personal issues can often interfere with work in my experience.  To be clear, I don't think this is a bad thing, but it is the honest truth and it is an issue. 

I have also noted that there is a hesitance to pay firms national level fees for high quality work - I believe Oregonians are frugal by nature, and this carries over to the business sector.  

Last, many of the most educated candidates I intereview lack the practical skills I need.  A more robust educational system would alleviate this issue.

posted 2 years, 3 months ago
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