krnlpnc

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   by krnlpnc 7y ago

   Yes. I’m talking about the minimum wage for any employee. Consider the fact that it is illegal in the US to ask an interviewee their age, marital status, and family status, among other things.
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   by krnlpnc 7y ago

   For real. Software development can be like building and maintaining a house. Except none of the contractors agree on what materials to use. So one section is steel, another is wood, and another yet is brick. Meanwhile there is a 3rd party o
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   by krnlpnc 7y ago

   That is discrimination.
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   by krnlpnc 7y ago

   IMO an average household. Going into more detail than that is a slippery slope towards profiling and discriminatory pay.
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   by krnlpnc 7y ago

   On minimum wage you are about 400 in the hole after taxes, and before health insurance, savings, retirement, SO, kids etc. Not to mention this is one rented bedroom, not even a studio apt.
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   by krnlpnc 7y ago

   With all respect to your experience, comparing a college roommate situation to a FTE earning minimum wage is a bit apples to oranges IMO. Students are eligible for many benefits including health care, and have a finite period of time (typic
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   by krnlpnc 7y ago

   Minimum wage works out to about $2500/mo before taxes where I live. That’s not enough to pay for rent, utilities, food and incidentals. Not to mention insurance(s). Not to mention a car if your commute requires it. Not to mention famil