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worked ror tne minimum wage as a teenager and young man myself, as many readers probably did. Most minimum wage jobs are part time, temporary or starting jobs in which people do not remain for very long with good performance and attendance. Particularly with present unemployment rates (six percent U.S./4.3 percent Virginia in February), employers must pay good, experienced workers more or they will lose them. Most businesses aiready pay much more than minimum wages, even for new employees, to attract and retain the best available people.
In a competitive environment, however, some businesses cannot afford to increase pay for jobs such as housekeeper, dishwasher, bus staff, etc. Take a restaurant in a competitive
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