As an interesting similar observation, I noticed when we lived in the USA that all the "menial" jobs such as valet, Maccas front counter, check-out, carwash, labourers, etc - almost no "WASP" folk in those roles.
I don't mind folk being selective about employment; just don't cry about no jobs.
Yep.
Although probably not full-time work, there is plenty of 'menial' work available in this country too, if only the average Australian looking for work didn't have their head shoved so far up their backside and wasn't too proud to do it. I work a menial job 2 days per week (part time) $21 per hour ($24something p/h for casuals - bloody good money, I think, for bugger-all responsibility, easy work and better money than the dole). Also, I very rarely only work 2 days per week - it's more like 4 days per week - I could probably work 5 days if I wanted to (I don't though as my children are still young and hubby earns pretty good money anyway) - the reason I get offered so much work is because after some people do the job for about 2 months, they start to either get lazy (call in sick or don't turn up at all) or they start becoming fussy about WHEN they want to work. The shifts they couldn't be bothered working then get offered to the likes of me. (Thank you very much - that will go towards the next IP !)
There is PLENTY of (what I consider) quite well-paid employment that doesn't even require qualifications, etc, out there in this country for those who are actually prepared TO work.