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4. It was reported in the news that panhandlers outside of Grand Central make $200/hour cash

Fri May 5, 2017, 07:08 PM

May 2017

They compete to get good spots just like better known businesses would compete. So it is hard to say that it is not a real job.

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Panhandling can be more lucrative than a full-time job?!?! [View all] True Dough May 2017 OP

All good points, Warpy True Dough May 2017 #2

perhaps he can find the cadillac welfare gal while he is at it Skittles May 2017 #3

Sounds like bullshit to me Voltaire2 May 2017 #5

Is busking more lucrative? delisen May 2017 #6

So people are that generous treestar May 2017 #7

The Minimum Wage should be a livable wage. Warren DeMontague May 2017 #8

I believe Bernie was calling for $15 True Dough May 2017 #9