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by DamnYuppie 1866 days ago
As I stated in my comment it was based on recent conversations with business owners in my area, so I am the source.

I find it offensive and sad that you implied I called someone lazy, I didn't. I stated that competing with free money is challenging and is what is making it hard to find employees. Why work for $20/hr when you are getting unemployment benefits that nears $14?
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codemac 1866 days ago
$14/hour * 40 hours/week * 50 weeks is $28k/year.

$20/hour * 40 hours/week * 50 weeks is $40k/year.

This is life changing amounts different.

Considering a living wage is considered $14/hour for Idaho[0] for a single, unmarried, no kids adult, I think the bigger problem is probably not unemployment, but with businesses not realizing that their wages are not competitive for labor against almost anything else.

You can't pay the median or worse and expect hiring to be quickly, especially in Boise - a growing urban area that is probably well outside the state's average.

[0]: https://livingwage.mit.edu/states/16

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bryanlarsen 1866 days ago
To emphasize your point in other words, this means that the difference between $14 and $20 is massive. $14/hr will just cover food & rent & essentials with nothing left for quality of life. $20/hr means you can afford beer.
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kreeben 1865 days ago
Today I woke up regretting being overly aggressive yesterday when replying to your comments. I also regret viewing your words in the worst way possible. Finally, I regret putting words into your mouth. I was (very, very) drunk last night and was acting foolishly. I used our discussion to win karma points. I'll try better next time. Will you accept my sincere apology?
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kreeben 1866 days ago
I found your unsubstantiated claim that "people aren't even applying to these great fucking job opportunities" laughable.

EDIT: Apologies, that was a lazy comment. What I meant to say was "I found your comment to be laughable at best and ill-willed at worst."

If you are still into having a discussion with me, even though I offended you, can we make it revolve around the concept of "socialism" and the reasons behind many US citizens being afraid that going down the path of looking out for each other will lead to the US becoming The Soviet Union?

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