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Inflation outpaces wage growth for over 40% of Americans (www.forbes.com)
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Wage growth for a large swath of Americans is being outpaced by the rate of inflation, according to data from Indeed, which reported people with low- and middle-paying jobs are likely feeling the most pressure.

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[–] ButtermilkBiscuit@feddit.nl 8 points 1 week ago

The yogurt I like has doubled in price over the last year. My salary went up 4%. I'm looking for a new job pretty hard right now. Like the place I'm at, has a pension, been there 9 years, but fuck you pay me or I'm out. The opportunity cost of staying at a place who's wages don't keep up with inflation is too damn high.