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Originally Posted by beckyandplacido  I believe ours is what the federal minimum is here in Idaho, so I guess it will soon be 5.85. However, having said that, the Minimum wage isn't SUPPOSED to support a family. That is the wage for people barely starting out working, mostly teenagers should be the ones expecting this kind of income. People with at least a high school education should be getting paid more. My mother in law didn't even make it to 9th grade before she was put to work like all her brothers and sisters, but she's been working for years and doesn't make minimum wage. She makes enough to house herself, and have 2 vehicles (1-2 years new). |
Unfortunately there are tons of families out their that are only making minimum wage, who have a high school diploma or equivalent. I'm glad your MIL makes a wage that can support her, but thats not always the case. With inflation on a rampage, I believe the federal government should raise the min wage, because a lot of employers won't!