Re:McDonald's Can't Figure Out How Its Workers Survive on Mi...
by doktrin on Wednesday July 17, 2013 @09:13AM
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> ...it's based on a mistaken premise.
Disagree. The article is clearly of the opinion that McDonalds was forced to assume a 2nd income in order for any sample budget to be feasible.
Sure, you could always squeeze a few dollars out of rent & cable, but balancing any monthly budget on an income of $1,105 is quite difficult - particularly for those who have never earned higher and had the chance to accrue property, goods and appliances.
Disagree. The article is clearly of the opinion that McDonalds was forced to assume a 2nd income in order for any sample budget to be feasible.
Sure, you could always squeeze a few dollars out of rent & cable, but balancing any monthly budget on an income of $1,105 is quite difficult - particularly for those who have never earned higher and had the chance to accrue property, goods and appliances.