[Zeke]

I don't see how anyone can work for minimum wage. The minimum wage is an insult to humanity in this country. It's there I suppose because some would pay even less if they could get away with it.

I think Seahawk put it in perspective. $10/hr cash is like 15 on payroll. One can at least live at a comfortable (relatively speaking), while in modest poverty, making 15. Get a couple wage earners in the household and the comfort factor will reach into having basic financial discretions. YMMV state by state.

Even a combined 30/hr cash in metropolitan CA is a stretch if you're going anywhere but broke.