Okay, $15 an hour isn't low for a person looking after themselves. If you have a family to look after though, it's really not much money. I think you have to look at context.
I get a PhD scholarship ($22,000 per year, not taxed), but it amounts to less than minimum wage. I've never run out of money to pay bills or food, but my parents have supplement my income from time to time, which means I don't have to cut out luxuries. Things feel comfortable, but I certainly can't save up for a house or anything else substantial.
As for the strong dollar thing, I think people are just being lazy. They want to keep exporting and make as much money as before. Well, sorry, but economic situations change! There is no point moaning and groaning about it. There are plenty of ways to adapt to the situation that can result in positive gains.
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I get a PhD scholarship ($22,000 per year, not taxed), but it amounts to less than minimum wage. I've never run out of money to pay bills or food, but my parents have supplement my income from time to time, which means I don't have to cut out luxuries. Things feel comfortable, but I certainly can't save up for a house or anything else substantial.
As for the strong dollar thing, I think people are just being lazy. They want to keep exporting and make as much money as before. Well, sorry, but economic situations change! There is no point moaning and groaning about it. There are plenty of ways to adapt to the situation that can result in positive gains.