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Re:The world needs at least 600M new jobs in the next decade... by rhino369 on Tuesday October 13, 2015 @07:14PM (#10384096)
Expecting to provide for a spouse is outdated now that women are in the work place. They increased worker supply, driving down wages.
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Re:The world needs at least 600M new jobs in the next decade... by intopieces on Tuesday October 13, 2015 @09:35PM (#10384527)
>They increased worker supply, driving down wages.

True, and the switch in economic focus from manufacturing to services hasn't helped much either. Makes me wonder how single people raise kids when the average wage/salary anticipates 2 earners.

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