Minimum wage seems to be such a hot topic among people today.
It sure does! Everyone's opinions about the benefits and drawbacks of a minimum wage are so varied!
Especially waiters/waitresses. Sometimes they can make good money with tips. But sometimes when they are slow and only make $2.13 an hour, they come home with less then $10 for the day.
I used to wait tables, so I know that struggle! Supporters of a minimum wage claim that it reduces poverty, increases standards of living and boosts morale. Do you agree with that?
I think so! You feel what you feel you are worth! Nobody wants to work for nothing. The more money someone makes, the more they spend, the more business booms! It's a cycle!
I agree 100%! Opponents of minimum wage claims that it actually increases poverty and is damaging to businesses. They say businesses much increase their prices to pay workers minimum wage. Can you imagine if we didn't have it? Businesses would probably try to pay $3 an hour!
Back in my high school days, I worked at Dairy Queen and they were allowed to pay me $3 an hour with no tips! I am not sure how it was legal. But it was terrible!
My first job at McDonald's when I was 15 paid $4.25 an hour! I can't imagine trying to support a family on minimum wage. I guess it helps lower-income families, but it must be so tough.