The hourly rate you need to afford a two-bedroom apartment in every state

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(06-11-2016, 11:16 PM)Sovereign Nation Wrote: A coal miner is NOT a burger flipper.... love to change the parameters don't you?

It does take a skill to work in a coal mine and it is also a dangerous job, hence the reason they are paid what they are and a burger flipper is paid minimum.

As to how?  Well, I know I saved a bunch of money by switching to Geico...

In all seriousness, when I started gardening and using Aquaponics I saved a lot of money on groceries.  When I decided to use solar power I saved money on utilities.  When I decided to cut cable as well as satellite TV, I saved a lot of money.  By using a co op to get items, such as eggs and cheese while I traded garlic and tomatoes, I saved money.

When my wife quit working, we actually saved money by her not having to purchase gas as much, no daycare cost and not as much wear and tear on her vehicle.

Of course these are all ways in which I saved and cut cost.  Which in turn stretches my income further.  Other people may not be willing to do these things.  However just because they are not willing doesn't mean that it isn't feasible.

"Burger flippers" get trained in all aspects of the restaurant.  McDonald's, for example, likes to promote from within.  So they learn all the various jobs and should be able to fill in anywhere.

Coal miners have good wages due to their dangerous jobs thanks to years of fighting for it.

Kind of like others are doing now trying to get better wages.

Funny how that happened.

But it's not "skilled" like a doctor or a lawyer or a "college educated" profession.  Just like a burger flipper.

Oh and could for you saving...even that has nothing to do with how to do it nationally or how it would work.  Still a great "idea".