Lots of noise being made about minimum wages needing to be much higher . Trouble is , the minimum wage should not be the destination . The minimum wage is where you start. That is what you get as a kid . That is what you get when you do not have any skills . That is what you get when you have no knowledge, or experience . As time passes people learn , You start out with the basic stuff, can you show up on time every day ? Can you show up every day ? Did you take a shower today (Your co workers will appreciate it) Are you willing to learn , and able to take constructive criticism ? Can you follow instructions , and make accurate measurements ? As people master the basic skills ,and move on to more complex jobs their expanded skill set makes them a more valuable employee able to command a bigger salary . The kids just coming into the job market want a corner office and a 7 figure paycheck just because mommy told them they are special . Sorry slugger , turns out you have to work for it just like the rest of us, and nobody is going to pay you 95k a year to flip burgers part time with a surly attitude, poor attendance , poor hygiene , with a face full of hardware and tattoos .
Wandering the Hinterlands
Stories and observations from here in flyover land
Saturday, August 22, 2026
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Lots of noise being made about minimum wages needing to be much higher . Trouble is , the minimum wage should not be the destination . The ...