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Don't assume stupidity ;) A bunch of these employers are paying as much as they can. One I know can't legally offer more, and others are said to be offering en

by Arnt 4y ago

Don't assume stupidity ;) A bunch of these employers are paying as much as they can. One I know can't legally offer more, and others are said to be offering enough that their projected profits will be zero in 2023.

janef0421 4y ago
That's worse. If companies are unable to adjust salaries to match increases in overall costs without fulfilling their primary purpose, then it suggests that the entire economic system is dysfunctional.
- derelicta 4y ago
  maybe the entire economic system is dysfunctional.
  - janef0421 4y ago
    Oh, definitely. Just making the counterpoint.
- Arnt 4y ago
  Or it suggests that that they have long-term contracts with customers — contracts with limited or no ability to renegotiate prices or deliveries.