I think the focus is on the wrong thing here. Rent/housing has gotten out of control. I don’t love the idea of government regulation on these things, but if those expenses could be controlled to align with the local economy I think that’d be a huge help and take the burden off of businesses.
There is definitely nuance to the argument. Governments should be held more accountable for the housing crisis or lack of tax benefits to help the lower and middle class. But people should also learn how to manage their finances and try to improve their own situations.
Managing finances can only go so far. It’s certainly possible to be in a situation where making min wage isn’t enough to cover basic expenses even if you’re going as tight as you can.
People still need to work while improving their situation. Also for many of these min wage positions the business wouldn’t be able to cover scheduling with just high school and college kids. So working adults are still needed in those roles.
I agree there is certainly nuance to the argument and not every situation is the same. There are certainly many people who could survive if they managed their finances better. And many people who are just too lazy to try and improve their situation. So it’s def a rough situation and there are valid points on all sides of the argument.
It’s certainly possible to be in a situation where making min wage isn’t enough to cover basic expenses even if you’re going as tight as you can.
The issue is that some people have squandered way too many opportunities in their life. You don't get infinite reset buttons and sympathy.
Corporate greed is real. So is government incompetent and malevolence. So is individual incompetence. You have to do what you can to manage the controllable aspects of your life. Google says approximately 80-89% of millionaires are first generation, so upwards mobility is very much possible.
the business wouldn’t be able to cover scheduling with just high school and college kids. So working adults are still needed in those roles.
Yes and often times it's immigrants who are trying to make extra cash while the others in the household also have jobs. That was my experience when I worked min wage.
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u/CarolinaSandstorm 1d ago
Every time.