Is raising minimum wage nationwide a horrible idea?

[outlawauron]

ikki5 said:

outlawauron said:

Irrelevant. Most things people want to do are not ventures that are profitable and therefore not worth any money. It's not called work because it's fun and easier. That is just a bonus.

But it isn't Irrevelent. Why work at a job you absolutly hate when you can work somewhere you'll lose. I am willing to bet you have not worked that much in your life.  Would you be willing to suffer at a job you hate for 30-40 years of your life just to make some money?

If that's what it takes to raise my family and maintain the lifestyle I want, then of course. Being surrounded by Oil & Gas industry, I know dozens of people doing shift work in plants, going out on rigs, etc. Awful work schedules that don't lead to happy feelings about work. They deal with it because they're able to provide and their skill set allows them to accomplish the task.

I'm not saying everything should find a job you hate, and deal with it, but work isn't always about what you'll have fun doing. What position you take now is not a career path. You should know that it's rare for someone to stay at the same place for more than a few years.