06-20-2022, 04:09 PM
(06-20-2022, 03:26 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Again, I said one shouldn't HAVE to work 50+ hours a week to survive. I am talking about basic needs.
If someone WANTS to work extra hours/jobs to make additional money, that's their choice.
But they shouldn't HAVE to just to get by.
For many people, they HAVE to because their costs of goods and services are too high for them to be able to afford on their 40-hour wage.
Depending on what you're meaning when you say "willing to sacrifice," I may agree or not agree.
Do I think everyone should have a PS5, a 65" TV, and drive a $30k car?
No.
Do I think everyone should be able to cover for basic apartment, transportation, basic utilities (water, electric, gas, internet, phone), and food while making at least minimum wage and working 40 hours a week?
Yes.
At the current rate of $7.25/hr at 40 hours a week, you're talking only $1160 every 4 weeks before taxes.
I don't know where you live, but the average apartment rental costs $1694 here in Nashville.
There's quite a good population who has lived here from 20+ years ago that are getting driven out because of continued rising prices but not high enough increase in pay to accommodate for it.
i don't consider internet or phone as basics utilities. those are extras. if you can't afford them, then pick up an extra parttime job somewhere. plenty of placing hiring.
