>First, if you make a minimum income of 1,000, anyone making less or around that will demand a raise, after all why would I work if I could get the same amount

>First, if you make a minimum income of 1,000, anyone making less or around that will demand a raise, after all why would I work if I could get the same amount loafing around the house. You've misunderstood the concept. Everybody gets this. If you're currently making 900 a month, then you now make 1900 a month. You go to work because you want more than the basic 1000.