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That's nearly $48,000/year for those playing at home. https://twitter.com/GravelInstitute/status/1351367068747247617
When I got my first office job in 2011, they offered me $13.25/hour ($27,560/year) and I thought it was an insane amount of money. And when compared to barista bucks—it was! 1/
After my first few paychecks, though, I was still broke. I was still unable to pay my student loans and some of my other bills. Thankfully, my rent was dirt cheap, otherwise I'd have been in even worse shape. 2/
This was my first experience with wage slavery. It was my first job out of college so I had no negotiating power. If I didn't accept the job, I'd be broke. After I took it, I was still broke (just a little less so). I couldn't quit or I'd be in the same spot as before. 3/
I got my first raise around my one-year anniversary. It was 2% or $551/ year or $23/check. Again, this was my first gig. I was still learning the industry had little negotiating power. I'd also never dealt with an employer dead set on paying employees as little as possible. 4/
Because my worth was set at such a low rate, it also hurt me when I get my next job. It wasn't until 2019 that I was able to get a job and earn fair market value for my knowledge, skills, and labor. 5/
This is why I support a minimum wage of at least $15/hour. We need to put workers in a position to succeed economically from the get go, whether they are flipping burgers or typing on a keyboard. 6/6
