A few people lived through life long enough to experience living on the minimum wage, climbed up the ladder and tried to achieve more to earn more.
My first job was $3.80 an hour - minimum wage.
Cigarettes were $2 a pack. Rent was $375 for a three bedroom. A very nice new car was $9,000.
(All prices in Canadian dollars)
I make a lot more money now, but prices have risen faster than my wage.
I feel very sorry for today and future new workers, especially with the automation wave coming...
