"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Doug Kanter wrote:
"JimH" wrote in message
ups.com...
First show me folks who work 90 hours/week for only an annual income of
$25,000.

Even Micky D's pays more than the minimum wage. My son will be making
$10.50/hour plus painting houses this summer, plus another $1.50 for
every hour he worked if he does not miss work (except for vacations).


Never mind. You are unaware of how some people exist.

I certainly do. Do not even go there.

I just do not know of anyone working 90 hours/week at minimum wage. I
seriously doubt that you do.


Sadly, I think you are right.

Let's see.....

90 hours/week x 52 weeks = 4,680 hours
$25,000/4,680 hours = $5.34/hour or just above minimum wage.

My son in high school paints houses during the summer full time for
$10.50/hour
My daughter in college go to school full time and hostess's part time for
$11.50/hour
Mickey D's here and most places pays at least $7.50/hour starting.
Immigrants are earning up to $11/hour on fields owned by reputable farmers.

No pity party here for folks willing to *settle for* minimum wage. They
most likely never even got a high school diploma or worked towards their
GED. My fault? Nope. Lack of motivation? Yep.

And we, the tax payers, pay the price for their general welfare and
healthcare.

But even those settling for minimum wage and working 90 hours/week can go to
school on full grants from the government by taking weekend classes. A
tough life? Yep. But one that will pay off in a few years.

It is all about motivation. It is all about trying to make your life
better. No one else does it for you nor should they have to.

If you are an adult having to work 90 hours/week at minimum
wage.........shame on you.......and don't blame me or anyone else. You
chose it.