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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]I'm sorry you find having to pay your employees a living wage so confounding.[/quote]

Telling that you assume that anyone arguing for the business owner is a business owner.

Far from it.  My dad started a business that didn't succeed.  He paid his employees when he was not paying himself.  He sold the business to someone who had the capital to invest. Because of capital, the business became successful.  Took dad years to get back on his feet financially.  It was his dream, and it didn't work out for him.  But, that is why I know how hard starting a business can be.  Spouse and I have only worked for others.  I never had any desire to start a business--I know how hard it is to make a buck.  You obviously do not.[/quote]

I actually am a business owner. And I don't have any employees yet, because I wouldn't be able to pay them what I feel is fair. Instead I do a lot of the work myself, and I hire contractors for specific tasks within projects.

The business owner is not entitled to the success that comes from building a business AT THE EXPENSE of paying their employees a living wage. I really don't understand why that's so hard for you to grasp. [/quote]

Not sure how altruistic you are being.  After you, you are adding money into your own pocket by not paying someone else.  So, you are clearly able to handle the business without help.  
I find it kind of insulting that you are putting your own opinions on someone who may be looking for a job.  After all, that individual might prefer to have a job making a low wage, to having no job and no wage.  KInd of arrogant to decide that for them. Might b someone who could use the job to build skills and work experience in order to get a better job.

There is an adage that I've heard:  It is easier to get a job when you have a job--even if it is not the job you wish.  I believe this to be true.  Long gaps in work experience are not attractive on a resume or job application.  So, you might be giving someone an opportunity by hiring them and contributing to the economy and society.

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