I think it is expensive to live in the U.S. by yourself because there is the cost of cars, etc..?

Question

Why don't the employers take those into consideration and hire people with a higher starting pay instead of a low pay of $8/hr or less which is just enough to pay the bills and not much to save??

And how many people here have to pay everything by themselves?? Is that common here in the U.S. or not really anymore that you have to pay everything on your own??

Answer 1

Low paying jobs are not meant to be long term career choices... they are usually entry-level which means you may be able to move within the organization, or they are meant for young people who are working and attending school, or they are meant for poeple who only want to work part-time...

Answer 2

If we all made more money, do you not think all items would cost more? Really, we need those with low incomes to do the low income type of work. If we all made more money, we would be spending more money for the items we purchase. For instance, a sweat shop in Mexico makes a shirt. You have the cost of the materials, the cost of the machines, and then the cost of labor which is probably around $2.00 an hour. If the cost of the labor was $10.00 a hour, where would the $8.00 bump be compensated for? That's right, the price of the shirt would increase. So.... now that you understand a little more, I have a question for you.

Why don't we lower the minimum wage, so retailers can lower the prices of thier goods? Think about it for a minute.... What has increased over the years? Minimum wage right? What has the value of the dollar done over the years? Gone down right? Exactly. Do you not think they are both related.

Answer 3

Employers are focused on getting the most for the money the spend. If they can get acceptable labor at $8 per hour then they have no reason to pay any more. They are not concerned with how you spend your money.

Your cost of living is not anyone concern except your own. It is your job to either (a) make $8 per hour work for you, or (b) make more money to achieve your personal goals.

Over 30 years ago, minimum wage was $2.10 per hour. I wanted a car, nicer clothes, spending money, etc., just like everyone else. I could not get any of those things working for $2.10 an hour for 40 hours per week. I started working two jobs (60-80 hours per week) and I found jobs paying higher wages. At each job, I was a model employee - I worked hard, was polite, and willing to learn and take on more responsibilty. In each job, I was given raises frequently - I never had to ask for one. Within 2 years, I was still working 40-60 hours per week (mostly nights) but I was making $500 per week. I bought and paid for a new car, had my new clothes, and had more spending money than any of my friends. I was able to save money and, at the ripe old age of 18, was able to pay my own college tuition.

Answer 4

The minimum wage in the United States of America is currently $5.15 USD per hour and that figure is obsolete.

The minimum wage should be reduced or all the General Motors and Ford plants will be closed and they will move to Canada and Mexico.

Answer 5

It is expensive to live anywhere, is relative. In Puerto Rico, the minimum federal pay per hour is about $5.25. Whit that, you just can pay a low rent, bills and no new car. Remenber, private industry want to make money, not spen it and government, just does not have it.

Answer 6

it's a trade off. if employers pay more to employees, then they have to charge more for goods and services. let's not forget that the reason some one starts a business is to make money, employing some one else is just a part of that.

Answer 7

I live by myself and its peaceful. Its expensive though. If I had someone living with me then I could split the costs I guess but that comes with drama with roomates or in a live in relationship.