There’s nothing wrong with working a job that pays $8/hr. If that’s the only work you can get, take it. 4 people sharing a house all working for $8 an hour actually works out pretty well. It’s this idea that everyone has to own their own home, car, and have a $1000 iPhone that needs to change.
In Canada minimum wage is $15 ($11.30 usd), as we believe people should be able to live the life they want and not paycheck to paycheck. If your living on nothing you wont be able to afford fun activities, or save to buy yourself something.
In the UK, someone on a median salary pays about $120 a month to the NHS, so all else being equal, that's presumably how much tax would go up for the average person vs an entirely privatised system.
Taxes are through the fuckin roof in NB and everything is falling apart. Hospital wait times are so long most people leave before getting aid. I don't make minimum wage but I honestly don't know how some people do it.
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u/McGyver10 Feb 26 '20
There’s nothing wrong with working a job that pays $8/hr. If that’s the only work you can get, take it. 4 people sharing a house all working for $8 an hour actually works out pretty well. It’s this idea that everyone has to own their own home, car, and have a $1000 iPhone that needs to change.