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Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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Originally Posted by Roadking2003
Actually, very very few people are "having to support themselves on burger - flipper wages." Almost no full time workers make minimum wage.
Actually, in 2012, 3.7 million Americans reported earning $7.25 or less per hour—just 2.9 percent of all workers in the United States. That includes full and part-time. Here is the age breakdown. Most are teenagers in high school or college.
I wish I had machines to do labor for me, and all I had to do was fix them. Then I wouldn't need any money to live. I wonder what the mccheerleaders would think of that.
I can't wait to see such technology deployed here! Plus voice synthesizers can speak better English than most McJob cashiers and your order will have a much better chance of being taken accurately. The kiosks will not call off, not threaten strikes and will not try to support multiple children on a fast food salary.
Of course then you will complain unceasingly about all those lazy people on welfare, food stamps etc.
Between scholarships, grants, financial aid, loans, and part-time work, the resources have been generously provided. They have to be motivated.
Wow, yes you too can have a awesome degree, with less job prospects then ever, and a huge loan owed!
Today is NOTHING like 20 or 30 years ago. Go look at the numbers
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