My uncle runs a small machine shop in Des Moines. Last year I applied there after I got laid off. I had 8 years in the trade. He didn't even call me back. I found out from my cousin he hired some kid right out of community college for 6 bucks less an hour than I was asking. Said he could 'train him up fresh' for cheaper. That was the moment I realized all those years of experience on paper doesn't mean anything to an owner looking at the bottom line. Has anyone else had a boss or family member pull something like that?