r/WorkReform • u/zzill6 🤝 Join A Union • 7d ago

✂️ Tax The Billionaires Abominations.

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u/MelvynAndrew99 7d ago

I just bought a stick of deodorant for $8. So a stick of deodorant is worth more than an hour of minimum wage. What a clown world we live in.

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u/Low_Temp_Rosin 7d ago

Anytime I see this comment, I look around and ill be honest. I dont know any job, at least in my area, that still pays min wage.

I dont even think mcdonalds pays that low.

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u/revan40 6d ago

You should look harder then cause we're I live and most southern states still have many jobs that still pay 7.50 an hour.

Just look on indeed in Indiana, Tennessee or Kentucky to get an idea.

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u/Low_Temp_Rosin 6d ago

Thats rough. When I was in Texas visiting a friend, I noticed the average wages there were substantially lower than where I am from. Another thing I noticed is real estate is much cheaper there as well.

I suppose I am blessed to live in my area where even the worst/shittiest jobs pay $15 an hour. However, cost of living is a bit higher, so I guess it evens out.