Where is Jims hardware store located? i want to go check it out.
Let's be realistic, In the real world if Jim can't afford to pay 3 workers he's likely to let one go and end up working even longer hours himself.
Home depot and other retailers will have to compete with online retailers operating out of Ontario, BC or Saskatchewan so they won't be able to increase their prices either so instead of hiring more people they're going to offer less customer service, shorter hours or operate with less stores. either way it amounts to less people working.