In the early 1980s, my boyfriend and I took a year off after high school before going to college. I worked at a fast food restaurant, my boyfriend worked as a bag boy at a grocery store. We rented a one-bedroom apartment. We were able to pay our bills, have a little fun, and save a little money for college. It appears that in 2022 this is not a viable scenario. We absolutely need to raise the minimum wage to something livable.
In the early 1980s, my boyfriend and I took a year off after high school before going to college. I worked at a fast food restaurant, my boyfriend worked as a bag boy at a grocery store. We rented a one-bedroom apartment. We were able to pay our bills, have a little fun, and save a little money for college.
It appears that in 2022 this is not a viable scenario. We absolutely need to raise the minimum wage to something livable.