Should the United States government increase the federal minimum wage? It has been found that over the years this topic consistently comes up and is one of the more controversial topics for today’s society. The wage should not be raised from the current rate of $7.25 an hour for a 40 hour work week to the proposed rate of $10.10 an hour by 2017 by the Democratic party. Minimum wage should not be considered a living wage and should not be something an individual strives to obtain. My opinion is that people should strive to make more than just minimum wage and have a career goal other than becoming the best fryer at a fast food restaurant. Do not get me wrong, that is a great goal for a high school student or someone’s first job but not
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However, people should be paid according to their qualifications or strive to develop the appropriate skills for a higher wage. It should not be made mandatory by the government to make a set amount if you do not have the required skills. Some individuals have only one job that pays the state minimum wage and they expect society (through government subsidies) to help them make ends meet when they can get a second job that pays the same amount or another job with a higher wage that will increase their financial stability. All Americans have the option of furthering their education past high school so they can qualify for better jobs with a salary that is above minimum wage. There are vocational schools that can further workers technical skills making them a specialist in desired career field without costing a lot of money upfront like a traditional brick and mortar two year or four year …show more content…
However, the small business owner could be significantly impacted in a good way from the increase of revenue or negatively to the point where employers will have to cut the budget down through attrition. Depending on the size of the small business, owners have mixed reviews on the wage increase leaning more towards not in favor of the new policy, arguing that the wage increase could possibly harm the very workers it was meant to help. In the beginning of the year, several states increased their minimum wage and support President Obama’s decision in raising the federal rate to $10.10 an hour. One Florida business owner Dr. Faye Golden of Golden Chiropractic and Wellness Center, caters to a low income community where the majority of her patients make minimum wage. She regularly sees patients for free and takes alternate forms of payment like fresh fruit or homemade soup because her patients want to contribute towards their health care expense and are unable to do so. Dr. Golden feels as though the increased rate means her patients can by food that is healthier which makes for a healthier community in turn making a better economy. She currently has one employee and pays her employee above the federal rate. A Long Island 7-Eleven owner says her high school employees will be the first to go because she will not pay her less experienced part time
However, people should be paid according to their qualifications or strive to develop the appropriate skills for a higher wage. It should not be made mandatory by the government to make a set amount if you do not have the required skills. Some individuals have only one job that pays the state minimum wage and they expect society (through government subsidies) to help them make ends meet when they can get a second job that pays the same amount or another job with a higher wage that will increase their financial stability. All Americans have the option of furthering their education past high school so they can qualify for better jobs with a salary that is above minimum wage. There are vocational schools that can further workers technical skills making them a specialist in desired career field without costing a lot of money upfront like a traditional brick and mortar two year or four year …show more content…
However, the small business owner could be significantly impacted in a good way from the increase of revenue or negatively to the point where employers will have to cut the budget down through attrition. Depending on the size of the small business, owners have mixed reviews on the wage increase leaning more towards not in favor of the new policy, arguing that the wage increase could possibly harm the very workers it was meant to help. In the beginning of the year, several states increased their minimum wage and support President Obama’s decision in raising the federal rate to $10.10 an hour. One Florida business owner Dr. Faye Golden of Golden Chiropractic and Wellness Center, caters to a low income community where the majority of her patients make minimum wage. She regularly sees patients for free and takes alternate forms of payment like fresh fruit or homemade soup because her patients want to contribute towards their health care expense and are unable to do so. Dr. Golden feels as though the increased rate means her patients can by food that is healthier which makes for a healthier community in turn making a better economy. She currently has one employee and pays her employee above the federal rate. A Long Island 7-Eleven owner says her high school employees will be the first to go because she will not pay her less experienced part time