I recently placed an ad for a job opening with our company. I believe the wage is competitive and benefits are good. I only got four responses. One person was from Jamaica, the second from Nepal and the third wouldn't tell me where he was from, but only that he was educated in the U.K. I could not understand what he was saying on the phone. The email below is from the fourth. They have all said they are here legally and able to work, but I have no proof of that because it hasn't gotten that far.

hi
this is ______.i like to work as a pipe fitter.i have paper n valid license .how you gonna pay by check or by cash.and i am wondering how much you wanna pay hourly .if i know all these . i am ready to work as soon as possible .if you like to hire me .please give me call or mail me.my cell no......
thanks
b____ntha

Now I have never believed it when people claim that they are doing jobs Americans won't do, but this is the reality I am faced with. This would be a great opportunity for a young kid to learn a trade and ultimately take over a business. Where are all the young American kids? Very frustrating. This is the third time I have been through this in the last year. Any suggestions?