As I'm writing this from the UK I'm not sure I see the "worked out pretty well", especially considering the bakery below me who had to let go off my cousin and

As I'm writing this from the UK I'm not sure I see the "worked out pretty well", especially considering the bakery below me who had to let go off my cousin and the town centre which looks nothing like my youth when it was filled with big stores. Btw, we British at least try to maintain the appearance of sensibility & wisdom so there is a quasi attempt to address my concerns from the OP with a different minimum wage for those under 18 and a government push for apprenticeships/trades. That said, it still temporary band aids that doesn't do much of anything. Its also worth noting, the highest minimum wage here is just about $15 and thats in London.