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I think the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 is enough. Working 40 hrs a week on it turns out to be $1160 or $13920 .
And 60 hrs a week turns out to be $1740 per month i.e. $20880 per year.
Whether its 40 hrs a week or 60 hrs, a person can certainly survive on that. Sure he will have to live with roommates, but it is doable.
I think the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 is enough. Working 40 hrs a week on it turns out to be $1160 or $13920 .
And 60 hrs a week turns out to be $1740 per month i.e. $20880 per year.
Whether its 40 hrs a week or 60 hrs, a person can certainly survive on that. Sure he will have to live with roommates, but it is doable.
I don't get the concept of "too low." I mean, I guess it depends on the situation and degree of desperation. I've gotten accustomed to the wage I make and the standard of living it provides, but if I were really hard-up for income, then I'd take an $8/hour job and be thankful for it. Any money's better than no money.
I don't get the concept of "too low." I mean, I guess it depends on the situation and degree of desperation. I've gotten accustomed to the wage I make and the standard of living it provides, but if I were really hard-up for income, then I'd take an $8/hour job and be thankful for it. Any money's better than no money.
you just let the companies win with that mentality though.
at the same time i dont like my friends mentality either.
I think the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 is enough. Working 40 hrs a week on it turns out to be $1160 or $13920 .
And 60 hrs a week turns out to be $1740 per month i.e. $20880 per year.
Whether its 40 hrs a week or 60 hrs, a person can certainly survive on that. Sure he will have to live with roommates, but it is doable.
Not on Long Island, it's not.
OP, it really depends on three things: What you do, what the market will bear for your particular skill set, and where you live.
you just let the companies win with that mentality though.
at the same time i dont like my friends mentality either.
I don't think the company cares if you accept or not. They'll find someone else that will. The "competition" is not the employer.. but other candidates.
I'd agree with niffy - It all depends on one's situation. If all of a sudden I lost everything, and still have to provide for my family.. I'll do whatever is necessary. If a minimum wage job is the only option... I'd do it.
I don't think the company cares if you accept or not. They'll find someone else that will. The "competition" is not the employer.. but other candidates.
I'd agree with niffy - It all depends on one's situation. If all of a sudden I lost everything, and still have to provide for my family.. I'll do whatever is necessary. If a minimum wage job is the only option... I'd do it.
my friend has no income and he wont do 8, which is why ill call your bluff.
everybody has a minimum.
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