So you are really comparing the supply and value of accountants (require at least one degree) to the guy who says "would you like fries with that?" 

 

You don't get paid what you get paid because someone likes you, cares for you, or has warm fuzzy lets take a shower feelings for you.  you get paid based on supply and demand of labor, 

 

Furthermore, no one makes anyone go work for someone else.  I find it Ironic that the side of the political spectrum that claims so much to advocate for the common worker is also the side that a.) teaches them to be the most risk averse and b.) passes the most stringent taxes and regulations to ensure that only the pre-existing massive corporations can meet the cost of compliance as owners in the marketplace.

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