so we all agree that the hard labor jobs that get paid min wage shouldnt be? Those are the people I am mostly advocating for.
I think we need to have more people like this guy. Took a 90,000 dollars pay cut so he could give his min wage employees 10.25 instead of 7.25..
I think we need more altruistic people in this world. ones that will put their own wants aside for the needs of others.
http://www.businessinsider.com/kentucky-state-president-cut-90000-off-his-own-salary-2014-8
I know farm/field workers, janitors, roofers that make min wage, and i think 7.25 is too little for that type of work.
Burger flippers. well. that takes 0 skill, and is easy. But I have seen many examples also of what happens with Cobra. Get an education and skills, and still can't find a job. My fiancee is in the same boat. has about 20k in education debt, constantly applies for jobs, I have had professionals look over her resume numerous times, and she can't find anything other than a cashier position.
When I first graduated with my associates in 2010 or 2009 I couldn't find a job in my field either. I worked a min wage job and it sucked, but yea it was easy and for what the work required i felt i was getting what i was being paid. Of course I couldn't live off that job because it was just part time at nights so i found another weekend daytime job.
I finally found a 3rd job as a voice and data technician. (telecom/networking infrastructure troubleshooting and installation).. also worked on POS systems, phone systems, servers.... that was a hard job but i only got 10/hr at that one. I felt I was underpaid there. I worked 3 jobs for about 6 months before I found my current job. The only reason I found it is because my former professor emailed me letting me know there was an opening before it was even posted publicy so i applied before it was posted.
Finally I got my current job which I actually enjoy and make a decent wage (close to 13).. im still underpaid and can't afford to pay back my student loans on top of bills, but its better than 7.25 or 10, and its actually on the mid to high end spectrum for this field in the area.
I guess. My point is sometimes the job market fucking blows. even if you have the skills it is hard to find a decent job.