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22. Even in Missisippi

Mon Jan 25, 2021, 01:24 PM

Jan 2021

15$/hr isn’t a lot of money. Workers everywhere deserve at least that amount.

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If your biz model is based on paying slave wages - your business deserves to fail [View all] TomDaisy Jan 2021 OP

I hate tightwads and cheapskates. Spread the joy God dammit Walleye Jan 2021 #1

You're right. But it won't. dchill Jan 2021 #2

Lookin' at you MyPillow guy Blue Owl Jan 2021 #3

And while they're on that Nantucket sleigh ride, LuvNewcastle Jan 2021 #7

LOL! BComplex Jan 2021 #17

Thanks for the chuckle. I needed that. LuvNewcastle Jan 2021 #20

Sorry I Have To Disagree As A Business Owner DanieRains Jan 2021 #5

maybe if you paid them more they would be better workers TomDaisy Jan 2021 #10

IMO, not only be better workers they would be more loyal blueinredohio Jan 2021 #14

if someone's paying me dirt, why would I bust my ass for them???? TomDaisy Jan 2021 #11

If someone isn't productive enough then yes, let them go moonscape Jan 2021 #12

What a... unique argument for not paying your workers a living wage obamanut2012 Jan 2021 #13

Just a bunch of excuses not to pay your employees a decent wage. Turin_C3PO Jan 2021 #21

Exactly. That old brag line about them being "job creators" is so Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2021 #6

K & R SunSeeker Jan 2021 #8

That's why there is a minimum wage...as you say...nt Wounded Bear Jan 2021 #18

That's a bit harsh. BlueTsunami2018 Jan 2021 #16

Small town white rural U.S.A. is generally rotten. hunter Jan 2021 #19

Even in Missisippi Turin_C3PO Jan 2021 #22