As stated below, the real problem is wage suppression by those with the money. As more wealth gets concentrated to a few, they can decide what someone is worth.

As stated below, the real problem is wage suppression by those with the money. As more wealth gets concentrated to a few, they can decide what someone is worth. That is why there is no middle class. Everyone is replaceable and everyone that contacts customers / provides services gets paid shit, but the managers / vice presidents / presidents, etc... that go to meetings all day, make bank. Trust me, I work for a hospital and entry salaries are insultingly low, poverty level, but there are a bajillion managers / vice presidents that I am sure make six figures. Not sure what they do all day, but I know they don't participate in patient care. Me, I'm a surgeon and do just fine, but it's crazy how little the support staff in the OR make. Even when they're awesome.