@rce I don't believe in minimum wage being a wage you can splur money. I think if you want to make good money either get a good education and find a good job, or keep looking around. If you are low on cash than work two jobs. People think its a good thing when minimum wage just goes up, but all it causes is prices go up and hours get cut. Surprised you could read me I do have some other investments I don't rely just at Sears is that at times I would just leave the job and still be fine. I am just waiting on getting a call for a job I applied, but taking forever either I get called or if things get ugly I am just leaving.
But yes I don't support this minimum wage increase (especially this excessive) I agree their should be increases, but not every year. Also companies should give increases to their loyal employees that have been in the company for years that I do believe (and work hard), but if you just graduate from HS and making already $11 bucks it deters people to go to school. As others have mentioned CA I can see lots of Sears/Kmarts closing to much for them to support.