Worker pay isn’t keeping up with inflation

Re:Worker pay isn’t keeping up with inflation by nickpp on Friday December 17, 2021 @04:56AM (#29590049)

For example, it lets you live in a less expensive city and work remotely wherever you want.

Also it allows you to learn and raise your earning potential.

Finally modern transportation options less expensive than cars like e-bikes and e-scooters allow you to commute easier.

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Re:Worker pay isn’t keeping up with inflation by thinknboutstuff on Friday December 17, 2021 @05:14AM (#29590188)

Genuinely curious, are you or were you lower class in America?

Sure, some people can benefit from remote work. But remote work is also not typically minimum wage. And to access those higher wage jobs, you’ll certainly need access to capital to invest in education.

Have you considered using an e-bike in the US? This could only be feasible in a minority of situations…

It sounds like a techie meme of what life could be, but is certainly not.

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Re:Worker pay isn’t keeping up with inflation by nickpp on Friday December 17, 2021 @06:18AM (#29590702)

I am not American. I come from zero money but lucked out with a stable family that highly valued education. They sacrificed a lot for it but they strongly believed that you can improve your lot in life through hard work and perseverance.

I share those believes and am living proof they work.

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Re:Worker pay isn’t keeping up with inflation by selfhifive on Friday December 17, 2021 @05:52AM (#29590499)

Thus funneling more wealth to the already wealthy. That's the point. The average is okay but the distribution of wealth is messed up.

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Re:Worker pay isn’t keeping up with inflation by confidantlake on Saturday December 18, 2021 @03:03PM (#29608009)

90% of the US you would get killed on your commute if you tried to use an e-bike or e-scooter.

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