I dont get it some people work in supermarket of dunkin donuts making 5.50 a hour living in ny. Rent is average 1000. I am not rich and just getting by but dont know how these people do it.
2006-12-11 00:52:13 · 13 answers · asked by David W 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
because they sacrifice the little material pleasures in life, so that they can afford the cost of living, plus they probably work every hour that the gods give them, also, maybe they have no choice, maybe they were screwed in school, or maybe they werent given the chance for proper education... they probably just have no choice.
plus, alot of those ppl are possibly part time students, working to get some extra cash, so not all live off it.
its just the way it is, some ppl have to work these jobs, and clearly its well enough paid for them to survive.
personally i admire ppl who can work a job like that, day in and day out
2006-12-11 00:57:28 · answer #1 · answered by Thor the Mighty 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The minimum wage in NY is $7 an hr. Most people get help from the State. They can get free or low cost health ins. They may also get financial assistance from the state all this is available through the Dept. of Social Services.
2006-12-11 09:34:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people on minimum wage are certainly not living... surviving maybe but definitely not living. Here are these big companies making millions and their workers are just able to make ends meet. The situation is a little different here in Canada however. People on low income, with children, get some assistance from the government, but just enough to meet basic needs.
2006-12-11 10:01:36 · answer #3 · answered by percsdisco 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with Dav! It also depends where you live. Some place the rent isn`t that high. And every thing else there`s you tax money. I think the government should make everyone work other than the mental or the disabled. "But then almost every one say they`re disabled for one reason or the other."
2006-12-11 09:25:39 · answer #4 · answered by laney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't. The government has to use your taxes to supplement what their employer is not paying them, by food stamps, mental health treatment, health care, social services, etc.
I love it when people talk about how minimum wage is not meant for adults to live on. I know people that have mental and/or physical limitations who will never never be able to do other than entry level jobs because of their mental or physical limitations. Don't expect employers to make allowances for their disabilities, when they apply for jobs, they are told that the employer is not hiring at that time. *And* these people can not compete with illegal aliens who can work faster and cheaper.
2006-12-11 09:00:50 · answer #5 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Dependent on where you live $1000 is a lot for rent. If it is only you then you may want to consider moving.
If you have to stay there then you are in trouble. I would suggest student loans and school to better your situation.
2006-12-11 08:56:04 · answer #6 · answered by needhelp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe that when they are getting minimum wage they live with there mama
2006-12-11 09:00:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
they probably live with just the bare nessesitys.i wish the wage could be rased higher for everybody to at least 10$ an hour!
Let's see the Whitehouse live on that !
2006-12-11 08:56:42 · answer #8 · answered by silverearth1 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Minimum wage isn't INTENDED for people to live off of - it's for kids in school to work part time, and learn a WORK ETHIC, and learn the value of improving their job skills, so they can get a BETTER job and NOT work for minimum wage.
People don't HAVE to live on minimum wage if they're willing to LEARN NEW SKILLS.
Oh, and most supermarkets do NOT pay min. wage, because they are unionized.
2006-12-11 08:57:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
The answer is simple. They barely survive. Some have to live with others just to have a roof. We should all count our blessings and support those in need. Good question, and please help them if you can.
2006-12-11 08:57:42 · answer #10 · answered by Joe 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋