I employ people in one of the most disadvantaged areas of the US (southern Missouri Ozarks). Our starting pay is $8.50 for manual labor. If you actually show up to work, don't get high on the job, and put in at least some effort, we take you to $10 within 6 months. (or we fire you).

Most of our guys make about $12. That's the minimum wage for being able to have the basics like a small rental house and a car that runs. And that's assuming a two-income household, or a single guy with no kids.

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Posted by FLBooGoTigs1

Nocatee, FL.

Member since Jan 2008

54862 posts

Posted on 5/22/16 at 2:10 pm to No Colors

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single guy with no kids

Well the guy in the pic has 3 and there is your problem. In some culture's I guess it's cool and I guess it benefits the baby momma's. Unfortunately this culture(both white and black) has lead to the entitlement class which thinks the government should reward their poor decisions and it does. Poor decisions and poor education = future generations of entitlement until the government decides too STOP rewarding this behavior.

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Posted by Fins up

Star, Ms

Member since Nov 2013

645 posts

Posted on 5/22/16 at 2:21 pm to No Colors

I employ people and start them at $12. They usually have around 60 hrs a week because they work Saturdays as well( their choice). I have no limit on how many hours they work, it's all up to them. I've found that if you pay people disireable wages,they work harder. My top guy earns $18 hr and has been with me for 8 years.

People that bust their arse and sweat all day for a living with knowledge of what's going on should be rewarded. Companies with greater appreciation and respect for their employees tend to be the best places to work. The more you know.

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