[motters]

It sounds like a good idea, and something I might try in future apartment searches because in previous jobs it has always taken quite some time to find a desirable place to live.

However, there are some niggles at the back of my mind - or perhaps a little Stallman on my shoulder. Translated into UK pounds $3 per hour would certainly be below minimum wage. Is it really a good idea to encourage people to lock themselves into poverty wages? If I can satisfy myself that I'm not actually creating more poverty then perhaps this strategy is worth trying.

[paulgb]

If someone is willing to work for $3 an hour, it's because they can't find work they'd be willing to do for $4. I'm all for genuine attempts to alleviate poverty, but the poor should be allowed to decide what is in their best interest.

[faulkner8]

Actually the guy who Chris ended up using was based in a middle eastern country. The average wage there is $15/day, so $3 per hour is a significant upgrade.