Cry Me A River: FL Roofer Whines Over Losing Cheap Illegal Labor While Straining Local Communities

Posted • June 12, 2025: An interview with a roofing company owner in Florida is trending. Apparently, some of his workers have been picked up and detained for deportation. He claims the workers are here legally, but it's hard to imagine they would be picked up when there are plenty of other workers in Florida illegally to worry about. It will sort itself out. My issue is all of the business owners suddenly angry they are losing their cheap labor. Please spare us all. —— Roofing company owner in Key West, a Trump voter, sobs after ICE detained 6 of his employees. —— Florida roofers are swimming in cash—hurricanes keep their schedules packed and homeowners begging for months on waitlists. Yet, these business owners cling to dirt-cheap illegal labor, underpaying workers while pocketing massive profits. Newsflash: they could easily pay fair wages to attract American workers but choose not to. Spare me the sob story—they don’t get a pass for lowballing U.S. citizens.

The American way was about sharing the wealth with workers, not hoarding it by exploiting imported labor. Pay the market rate, or get out of the game. No apologies. Get bent. My parents' landscaping business was perpetually blown out of the water by local competition who exploited cheap, illegal labor while my parents hired and trained high schoolers (and ex-cons). NO sympathy for ANY business that thrives on illegal labor. The second concern involves migrant workers sending a significant portion of their earnings to their home country while accessing welfare and free medical care in the United States. This dynamic results in wealth flowing to country of origin while straining U.S. public resources. Additionally, when these workers bring their families, their children—many of whom may not have attended school in their home country and often lack English proficiency—enroll in U.S. schools, further burdening taxpayer-funded education systems.

This impact is especially pronounced in small rural communities with limited resources. This results in overcrowded schools and hospitals just so business owners can pay lower wages. I'm reminded of watching a guy use self-checkout numerous times one morning to withdraw cash from his debit card, he said he had to pay his crew (in all cash). No one feels sorry for business owners who hired illegals. On Friday nights, illegals hit Florida’s roads, often driving without licenses and, worse, under the influence. These arrests account for roughly 20% of weekend police activity in my county, bogging down law enforcement with preventable chaos. Instead of focusing on real priorities, cops are stuck cleaning up this mess. DONT HIRE ILLEGALS!! I have to show proof I am legally able to work in the US. He wanted the cheap labor and was exploiting them. FAFO.

Because… he’ll have to actually pay reasonable wages? He's shedding crocodile tears over losing six roofers—a full crew raking in $100,000 a week for his business. I’d cry too if my cash cow dried up. Paying them under the table only pads his wallet and the pockets of illegals, while the rest of society gets stuck with the bill. That’s a raw deal for everyone else.

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