The Minimum Liveable Wage
More Then the Bare Minimum
Shouldn’t all wages be a liveable wage?
Enough money to buy the essentials
Food, clothes, and a roof over your head
Because every job is always essential
But why can’t you live off minimum wage?
They are the essential jobs in this pandemic
Putting their health on the line for you
So for them to earn so little is not ethic
You say that they should get a better job
Even though all jobs have their purpose
We place the importance of a job on income
But in the end, each job creates a service
Each job is always going to be hard work
There are pressures and stresses involved
Minimum wage does more than the minimum
So why is the minimum wage problem unsolved?
Why do they have to work multiple jobs?
Just so they can support themselves and family
It just adds more to their already stressful lives
To live comfortably has become their life’s fantasy
About the Creator
Maria Kalafatis
I am a creative writer that loves to write poems and short stories, as well and the ocasonal review on stuff that I love and enjoy
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It is great to know that minimum wage is designed to ensure a basic standard of living for employees, helping to cover essential expenses like food and housing. While some argue that raising the minimum wage can improve workers' quality of life, others worry and For more info visit here https://www.topessaywriting.org/samples/minimum-wage it may lead to job losses or increased prices. The minimum wage varies by location, reflecting the cost of living in different areas. Ongoing debates focus on its impact on the economy and the well-being of low-income workers.