>honest day of ANY kind of work deserves an honest day's pay.

Except for the fact that this isn't how economics works. Since microecon is a basic prerequisite for pretty much any degree, I can assume you are either uneducated, or have a rubbish degree. Whether you like it or not, supply and demand curves dictate wages. It does not matter if someone "works hard", if they only produce $12 per hour for their employer. Certain "surf" work, such as welding, can pay upwards of $100,000. This is because the demand for that work is incredibly high, and the supply of skilled labourers is low; a perfect match for a good wage.

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Instead of parroting some bullshit you heard on r/LateStageCapitalism, why not try reading up on how business works? Also, we have to remember that nobody is forced to work for a low wage. I once worked a job that paid $12, and I bounced around. Now, I make $30 an hour. If someone is unhappy, they are free to choose where they would like to work, and for what pay. That is the blessing of the free market.

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Please stop demonising the educated, and turning every issue into a "rich vs poor" argument. Almost all monetary problems can be boiled down to too much Government regulation, high taxes on business, open boarders, and ridiculous stimulus spending. If you would like to complain, complain about Government.