[ReveBM]

I am working for $11 an hour right now, and busting my ass. I have no sympathy for someone who says they won't take anything for less than $13. Step aside and let me do the work! When the market turns up and jobs are paying more, who are they going to give the job to, me or the guy with the sign saying "Won't work for less than $13"?

[FITZ]

I am working for $11 an hour right now, and busting my ass.

People were making that much 20 years ago when cars and homes were much much cheaper. Also taxes were far lower. If I was making $11 an hour, I could not afford to live in my very average house and pay the property taxes I have to pay here. I'd also qualify very easily for food stamps and the earned income tax because I have kids. It amazes me that people think $11 an hour is really good wages because 20 years ago that wasn't considered great.