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originally posted by: 0zzymand0s
If higher wages lead to higher prices, how do you explain 30+ years of flat wages and 200-400% inflation in food, energy, shelter, medicine, education, and entertainment?
Your mantra is religion, not economics. We have suffered inflation in our cost of living for decades without corresponding increases in pay. People are waking up to it, too, which means -- among other things -- that the lines are getting longer and there ain't enough GAF to go around.
originally posted by: Xtrozero
originally posted by: notsure1
So in other words you dont want to look dumb by saying something like whatever is more important than pay at a job..
That is the one and only reason we work.
So we can get paid..
Dude how old are you? I'm not making any of this up, it is well known...When I can google 20 million hits that agree with me you can do the same.
I feel like I'm talking to a head fryer at BK. We all work for money, but money is the worst motivator to perform. It is very short lived as I said before. I'm not suggesting anyone would work for free, I'm saying is I would not get more productivity from you and you would not "like" your job better to do better if all I did was give you a raise.
originally posted by: JAGStorm
a reply to: Xtrozero
We'll have to agree to differ on that.
Money may not be the only reason, but it is one of the top reasons
"https://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/03/12/costco-vs-wal-mart-higher-wages-mean-superior-retu.aspx"
"Costco understands the importance of attracting and retaining a skilled and incentivized workforce."
"Wal-Mart, on the other hand, has been widely criticized for insufficient wages"
originally posted by: notsure1
Im 46 a grandpa and I have been self employed for over 20 years.
You can google and get 20 million hits but you cant post one that is more important than money without looking stupid.
originally posted by: Xtrozero
originally posted by: notsure1
Im 46 a grandpa and I have been self employed for over 20 years.
You can google and get 20 million hits but you cant post one that is more important than money without looking stupid.
So what do you know then about leading a team and motivation of that team...Seems an area you do not have much experience in.
originally posted by: notsure1
Im 46 a grandpa and I have been self employed for over 20 years.
You can google and get 20 million hits but you cant post one that is more important than money without looking stupid.
originally posted by: toysforadults
a reply to: dug88
hell I made 500 a week as a bus boy working 32 hours a week at 17, paid all my own bills and had money left over to say for whatever I wanted
that was only in 2003
originally posted by: JAGStorm
Don't be silly,
I'm talking total compensation.
Those days off, 401 and vacation are all considered total compensation.
originally posted by: Dfairlite
a reply to: Subaeruginosa
I can't believe you guys are talking about minimum wage in this economy. You really think people are paying minimum wage? I believe the current number is that less than 2% of workers make minimum wage.
originally posted by: Xtrozero
originally posted by: notsure1
Im 46 a grandpa and I have been self employed for over 20 years.
You can google and get 20 million hits but you cant post one that is more important than money without looking stupid.
The problem is money doesn't trigger Intrinsic motivation, which is long term. Start with that in your search...
originally posted by: Puppylove
Frank truth is, most people are realizing everything is a sham. Many and I don't blame them would rather live on the street than do nothing but work til they drop to barely cover basic expenses. It's simply not a life worth living.
A socialized healthcare system is not sustainable with the way our current system is set up.