Then talk to your employer and get a raise.
Also since 1980, benefits offered by employers has gone up.
You may not recall, but not every place offered health ins, now it's common.
Oh, and please none of this cry baby crap about not being able to ask for a raise.
Many, many people kneel down before the boss, hat in hand to plead for a raise only to be told that, "If you're not happy with your pay then quit. I can find plenty of people to replace you".
BINGO!!!!
Maybe the larger-problem is....not enough managers are gettin' a well-deserved ASS-WHUPPIN', for such taunting-responses.
Thanks. You and I both know the truth because we live in the real world. But Two Thumbs will probably demand a link.
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