Everyone who works has skills worth paying for. That and having sought after skills doesn’t mean you won’t be exploited.
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1984@lemmy.today 3 months ago
I don’t have minimum wage though.
A good way to avoid being exploited is to have some skills worth paying for…
That being said, I would double minimum wage if I was in charge, because I value human happiness more than profits.
BirdyBoogleBop@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 months ago
jerkface@lemmy.ca 3 months ago
A good way to avoid being exploited is to have some skills worth paying for…
Keep telling yourself that.
MutilationWave@lemmy.world 3 months ago
This isn’t about you though, it’s about us. The collective. The country. Minimum wage will be paid to some people because capitalism, and it’s abhorrent. Double it and you’re still not paying enough to reach a livable wage in a low cost of living state.
Make it $20 federally and those of us that are privileged to make more than minimum wage will also get raises. The companies and executives will have to make less money. If a company can’t afford to pay that then they can go out of business.
A rising tide lifts all ships.
1984@lemmy.today 3 months ago
Absolutely. Put it at 20 or 30 or whatever is needed. I would do that in an instant, but of course, making enemies from the powerful greedy corps will mean that I won’t be around long.