Adapt to higher labor costs and worker scarcity

“Inflation is when you pay fifteen dollars for the ten-dollar haircut you used to get for five dollars when you had hair.” – Sam Ewing
“Invest in inflation. It’s the only thing going up.” – Will Rogers
Anecdotally, since the world — and ophthalmology — started opening back up again, it has become harder and more expensive to find and hire practice staff.
The country’s major corporate employers are resetting their starting wages. Shops on Mainstreet are competing with McDonald’s for entry-level workers. And depending on where you