So I’ve been a plumber for just over 10 years, I’m extremely qualified, and work for a company where I’m the only (good) plumber. This morning while getting material at the boss’ house the sales rep from the water damage restoration place we work with shows up. He steps out of his brand new, fully loaded personal truck wearing expensive clothes. His only job is to convince people they need more work done and tell insurance companies it’s more expensive then it actually is, totally screwing over everyone in the process. I bring my boss in net $5000-$10000 a week making the sale, doing the work, the whole deal and can’t get more than $25/hour out of him. My rent recently went up to $2600/month and my girlfriend can’t get more than 12 hours/week at Target. With our two year old we can’t afford it, like at all. Is this world ever going to get any better? I’m ready to give up.