Originally Posted by Rochard

I think minimum wage needs to be set low so that someone makes the bare minimum to support themselves for a short period of time. When I say "bare minimum" I mean it should support one person renting a room in an apartment and food and not much else; No smart phone or Ipads etc.

Minimum wage shouldn't be a way of life, it should be motivation to do better.

I remember living on minimum wage when I was a kid fresh out of the military - flipping burgers for $3.50 / hour. Because I couldn't afford the lifestyle I wanted, I worked four jobs to make ends meet.... Until I was able to climb out of that minimum wage rut.