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Re: LA Workers Celebrate $30/Hour Minimum Wage Win - But Employers Say It's a Death Sentence 

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You are correct, but in his case, I would confidently say that his skills as a helicopter mechanic are far more valuable than someone who cleans hotel rooms or flips burgers. It sounds like he has somewhat boxed himself into a corner via his choice to live in a small town where his skill set may not be in much demand. If he chose to live in a bigger city ... or within reasonable commuting distance of a bigger city ... then I would think his opportunities for higher paying jobs would drastically increase. But, I realize I'm not telling you anything you don't already know ... and what you may have already conveyed to your nephew. 




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Re: LA Workers Celebrate $30/Hour Minimum Wage Win - But Employers Say It's a Death Sentence
By: nacl01
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Fri, 27 Jun 25 2:41 AM
Msg. 10434 of 12030

these childish dolts believe they are OWED a lucrative, comfortable lifestyle in return for menial service.

It isn’t just menial workers who are confused. The husband of my wife’s niece is a helicopter mechanic, but has limited experience. He can’t find anyone who will pay him what he thinks his work is worth. They want to live in the small town in Northern Arizona where she grew up. What work there is, he has accepted, then rejected their offers, to the point that I don’t know if they take him seriously any more. With a one year old son, I would think he would want to be working.

It is sad to see someone who doesn’t understand that his skills are worth EXACTLY what someone will pay for them.

nacl


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