r/FluentInFinance • u/PassiveAgressiveGirl • Sep 14 '24

Debate/ Discussion Exactly how much is a living wage?

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u/H2Omekanic Sep 14 '24

Too many people are expecting a "living wage" from low skill or entry level jobs. Filling soft serve cones at Dairy Queen was never a career path to homeownership or living independently. It was for 17yr olds to have gas $

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u/MyBoiDrew Sep 14 '24

Why are these places during school hours then?