I just started a new job, but they only pay as little as they are legally allowed.
What is the minimum wage in your area?
In Oklahoma it is $7.25 an hour.
I am not sure what it is in my state, minimum wage is hard to live on.
That's the truth. If it didn't cost so much to move, I'd go to Washington. They have $11.50/hour pay.
Well the problem with the minimum wage being higher is that the cost of living is also higher, so really it equals out
Well, that may be true to some extent, places that raise minimum wage tend to see a decrease in poverty.
The decrease is only based on earned income, wages may be higher but people do not have more because it costs that much more to live.
I'd really like to see the introduction of a living wage system, like they have in the UK.
I do not really like the government meddling in wages etc, there are always problems when the higher ups make life decisions for businesses and related to personal wages they pay. Interesting concept though
Thank you for your time. It was nice speaking with you.