Fast food restaurant workers want to be paid $15 per hour. There have been marches around the country in support of getting higher pay. It sounds like a good idea unless you look again.
First, there are some of the workers that shouldn’t get paid at all at the places I’ve been in. And, the cost of is reflected in the cost of a happy meal or a double whopper. Many of those protesting do not understand that. These are entry level jobs that will always be near the bottom of the pay scale. They exist because there is a need and they allow workers to get used to actually working for pocket money. These jobs are not intended to support a family with two SUVs and a big screen TV.
Yes, workers should be paid a fair wage. But, to basically double their pay is asking too much. Why not try working hard and learning so you can move into another job that pays more. If the protesters get their demands, they had better look for one heck of a job to move up to or they won’t be able to afford a hamburger.
I’m going to demand a bigger senior discount - say 90%.
PMO
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