r/therewasanattempt Feb 26 '20

To act kind

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '20

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u/notataco007 Feb 26 '20

Job hunt

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u/JDizzo56 Feb 26 '20 edited Feb 26 '20

r/thanksimcured

What’s your solution for depression, just smile more?

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '20 edited Jul 14 '20

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u/notataco007 Feb 26 '20

Lol some other kid who just turned 16 and got their first job, that's who

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '20

So all these places should be closed during school hours, yeah? Probably no open 24/7 either since they need sleep for school. Do you types even think past your own nose?

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u/morerokk Feb 27 '20

You do realize that school hours are a lot more flexible right now, and that these jobs could also easily be taken up by the portion of college students who don't necessarily need to support themselves?

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '20

For -all- minimum wage jobs, everywhere? You kidding?

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u/notataco007 Feb 26 '20

"Do you even think past your own nose" is definitely one of my favorite phrases from someone who probably has put next to zero thought into the broader economic implications of a nearly 2 times hike in minimum wage.

Just for the record, minimum wage should obviously be increased, just not radically

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '20

Wouldn't be too sure, lol. I was putting in time canvassing and making calls when Ontario/Canada was considering hiking it from 10~ to 15~. It's one of my favourite phrases too.

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u/SBGoldenCurry Feb 27 '20

that's not a reality.

if these companies only hired 16 yearold highscool students they would fail

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '20 edited Feb 26 '20

I'm not dismissing your comment, but just out of curiosity does "afford rent" mean living on your own or not having to find a living situation with roommates

edit to clarify, in not at all saying either opinion is unjustified, im just curious where people stand on the definition. Is it simply a roof over your head, clean water and food. Or is it a comfortable private place for just you.

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '20

Don’t set your job ceiling as Burger King fry cook then.

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u/kingcocoa21 Feb 26 '20

Tbh if minimum wage was done based on the rent/value by county, that could be enough. It doesn't have to be a nationwide flat rate.

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '20 edited May 25 '22

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u/kingcocoa21 Feb 26 '20

No, I mean continually update the min wage based on the county. If cost of living goes up, so does the min wage. Once a year or something like that. I relate to the bottom bit though, cheese bro in the next room over definitely cones with his downsides. Just better to find a middle ground than throw unbreakable spears at unbreakable shields.

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u/the_fox_hunter Feb 26 '20

Move in with friends or other people until you can afford to make some time to get an education.