Good question @Bridgett Irving . The federal minimum wage in Texas is $7.25 so $15.00/hr is double which looks good on paper but does it really meet a livable wage in relation to meeting basic needs like housing, food, day care, etc.

Do you think you're able to meet your monthly responsibilities with this pay-rate?

Every business and industry is different. It’s easy to assume you’re underpaid or being taken advantage of when the reality might be the industry your working in has very thin profit margins. We own a retail store where we had to put in 220k (life savings) to start, sign a lease with a personal guarantee, have overhead at 30+ , and there are some months where our $15.0 employee made more than we did.

But this is what people voted for. Increase the minimum wage also means the price of everything goes up. We are not meant to spend a lifetime at a minimum wage job.

Think of it this way. $15/hr @ 40 hrs/wk @ 52 weeks = $31,200 yr......without taking out any taxes, etc.

Can you and whoever your responsible for(kids, parents, etc) live, in your area, on $31.200 a year. And by "live", I mean be able to have shelter, health insurance, any necessities like food and clothing, transportation AND the necessities involved in that transpo (ie. insurance 4 car).

I live in FL and that would NOT b possible. If i only made that & didnt have my husband, there is NO WAY I could make that work. There would b VERY HARD choices to make for me & my 2 kids. Retirement wouldnt even be a blip on my radar and health insurance....?

if you can get and like your job run with it

No, absolutely not! That Pay rate might be considered a good pay, but in truth, it is not. I reside in AZ. That rate barley covers rent, fuel, food, ect... It should be around 18.00 per hour.

No I need at least 18 an hour.

$15 an hour is super great and a good start to any job.

No

15 dollars an hour is good to get your foot in the door for you and the company to get acquainted.