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After Hours

Debating Minimum Wage, and Reflections on a Year of #MeToo

Oct 17, 2018
Debate on raising federal minimum wage to $15 and its implications. Personal reflections on #MeToo movement's impact. Recommendations for books like 'AIQ' and 'Good and Mad'. Positive real estate experience with Redfin discussed.
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  • Amazon's $15 minimum wage raise may pressure competitors to follow suit, impacting holiday hiring.
  • Me Too movement indicates societal attitude shift with lower tolerance for once-accepted behaviors.

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Discussion on Amazon's Minimum Wage Increase and Competitive Impact

Amazon recently announced increasing its minimum wage to $15 an hour, affecting many employees. This move sparked mixed responses but signals a shift towards higher wages in the market. While changes in compensation structures were noted, Amazon's leap in wages could put pressure on competitors to raise their standards, potentially impacting the holiday hiring season.

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