Originally Posted by
tzskipper1
With all due respect, many people (including many of the current "Essential workforce"), live paycheck to paycheck because the cost of living has far outpaced the rise in personal income. $15-$20 an hour doesn't go far when city rents for a studio start at over $1000.00 a month. As an aside, if COVID19 has demonstrated anything, it's that the essential worker class deserve a raise.
Be safe.
S
Give everyone a raise, and it will all end up in the landlord's pocket as the essential workers still chase after the same limited supply of available housing options. Demand sets rents, the only thing that keeps them in check in some cities is the baseline amount some are willing to bid up the demand.