The minimum wage was never meant to be a living wage. It was meant to be a wage paid to students, and others needing a little extra money for school, the household etc.
We are being manipulated into supporting folks who have zero skills, zero education and want to raise a family. So many flooding into the U.S.A.
Unfortunately businesses who send jobs overseas are a big part of the problem. There are far fewer skilled labor positions now.
The states and feds are also contributing to the problem. California is loosing business left and right. So what is left, fast food. But not for long. Many skill based businesses are going to Texas and other places, including overseas, where incentives and taxes are more appropriate.
Anyway, stand by for the $15 burger. That's not include the fries and drink either. We will see automated burger places too. Place an order, Sari or equivalent, and watch the wheels turn. Out comes your burger.
Typically in California we are now paying around $9.00 per hour (fast food).
Places like Walmart will soon be using robots. The robot's oil change will be less than $15 per year. Wait and see, but you won't have to wait too long!
I am not sure why I have not seen the changeover from fluorescents to LEDs but I have not yet. Consumer dimmable 60W equivalent LEDs are available for less that $5.00 each. An outdoor spot 90w equivalent LED is only $12.00. Save businesses money so they can pay employees more!
So how far is it from Seattle to the nearest burger joint outside the city limits?
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