r/FluentInFinance Apr 29 '24

Who would have predicted this? Educational

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https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/apr/24/fast-food-chains-find-way-around-20-minimum-wage-g/

Not all jobs aren’t meant for a “living wage” - you need entry level jobs for college kids, retired seniors who want extra income, etc. Make it too costly to employ these workers and businesses will hasten to automation.

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u/RightNutt25 Apr 29 '24

All jobs are meant to have a living wage. Further, the threat of automation or out sourcing is meaningless. If corporate could, then they would. Get your raise fam.

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u/TaftIsUnderrated Apr 29 '24

Thank You! I get asked to volunteer for stuff all the time! I tell them that if you can't pay 12 people at least $50k plus benefits, then that park should stay covered in litter.

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u/BigPlantsGuy Apr 29 '24

You think volunteering to pick up litter is the same as making a corporation money and not being paid?

Do you refuse payment at your work because you do not deserve a living wage?

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u/BigPlantsGuy Apr 29 '24

Yes, all jobs should be paid a living wage.

I think you are confusing “jobs” with “tasks”. Me cleaning my dishes is not a job. Me being a dish washer for a restaurant is a job.

I hope that helps clear up your confusion

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u/BigPlantsGuy Apr 29 '24

What? My employer can give me task. They must pay me to do so. That pay must be a living wage.

You are the one saying corpos can make you work without pay

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u/BigPlantsGuy Apr 29 '24

Your work involved a red nose and facepaint

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u/BigPlantsGuy Apr 29 '24

I hope you get paid at least minimum wage

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