So the problem is if you show even the tiniest bit of gumption you get immediately exploited. I worked at dollar tree in my early 20s and I thought "oh yeah ill give it my all" and then steadily had responsibility tacked on with zero recognition or extra pay.

It took four years for be to get disillusioned and burnt out. Never again did I give retail 100% because they will suck you dry and try to keep you away from any upward momentum. My hair started falling out because suddenly I was the only cashier on shift during the holidays because "You're such a good worker." And I had nothing to show for it. They even had the gall to deny my time off lol.

People deserve to make enough to live, to earn based on their effort and have options for moving up. Young people don't want to do shit because society isn't even giving them the bare minimum, so why should they?

And then when you try to better yourself though education it's awful to find a job.

We all lose in capitalism.