Illinois senate comm votes to raise min wage to 10 bucks an hour

[Frank DeForrest]

Originally Posted by freemkt

Lots of people work in the hospitality industry and don't make more than min wage (e.g. no tips). Dishwashers and pizza makers often don't get or share inn tips.

Good motivation for them to improve their skills.

[freemkt]

Originally Posted by plwhit

Why doesn't this <ahem> college graduate (with a degree) move to a city that has job openings in his field?

Nahhhhh, instead he takes money from grandparents who are on a fixed income and stays in a waiters job that's a no-brainer because he's a loser in life...

Lazy leech is more like it......

Take note liberals, this is your poster boy........

When you're making minimum wage, you might be living paycheck-to-paycheck and literally can't afford to relocate.

[freemkt]

Originally Posted by Frank DeForrest

Good motivation for them to improve their skills.

If you can afford it, not everyone can on a minimum wage job.