(03-27-2024, 09:06 AM)HURRICANE!!! Wrote: My good friend owns a few popular restaurants in Ocean City MD and told me they raised the min wage to $15/hour which has cut into his margins substantially.  Coupled that with bartenders and waitresses making $8/hour + significant tips, they are killing it right now in the resort town.

.... $20 is excessive unless one is in SF, LA, or SD so I think min wage should be applied regionally to make it more fair to business owners. 

Another note:  As many of us contemplate retirement soon or are already there, I honestly thought once I walked away from Corp America I wouldn't go back, however, if there is ever a need for some play $$ and I have time on my hands, perhaps you all will see me being a Greeter & cart retriever at Walmart @ $20/hr from noon-5pm making $100/day for 3 months out of the year.  Seems like a good way to get out and socialize, while also making $$ without having to stress out negotiating contracts and disputing delays as I currently do....