It wasn't bad because I didn't have any bills, but when I moved out, now I have bills. All three interviewees had experienced increases in the minimum wage rate. Simmons and Lara noticed a difference once the wage rate increased. Simmons said there was a marked difference once the higher rate went into effect. Sterling, however, believed the rate increase was met by increases in grocery prices, diminishing the payoff of the higher wages.
All employees live with roommates to relieve the economic strain of living on minimum wage.
Simmons and Sterling said they were looking for other jobs. Simmons said she is looking to attend a trade school and go into accounting. Although the future may look brighter, Sterling emphasized the necessity of maintaining his employment. You gotta do something. For right now, it's a job.