Minimum wage increase

One of the guys I work with stopped by a Taco Bueno last night and got a burrito ... he was served by the manager and they talked for a bit. Apparently Taco Bueno has decided to close all its stores in Colorado, and while he wouldn't admit it "on the record" he said the minimum wage increase (and the increases to $12 to come) are a big part of the reason.

The other big reason is that it's increasingly hard to find people worth $7/hr let alone $10 because as he put it "Colorado kids are a bunch of pot-addled idiots".

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Originally Posted by Zundfolge

Apparently Taco Bueno has decided to close all its stores in Colorado, and while he wouldn't admit it "on the record" he said the minimum wage increase (and the increases to $12 to come) are a big part of the reason.

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Ah, unintended consequences.

Though, losing Taco Bueno, frankly, is no great loss.

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Originally Posted by Zundfolge

One of the guys I work with stopped by a Taco Bueno last night and got a burrito ... he was served by the manager and they talked for a bit. Apparently Taco Bueno has decided to close all its stores in Colorado, and while he wouldn't admit it "on the record" he said the minimum wage increase (and the increases to $12 to come) are a big part of the reason.

The other big reason is that it's increasingly hard to find people worth $7/hr let alone $10 because as he put it "Colorado kids are a bunch of pot-addled idiots".

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Color me surprised... The manager is right, though, kids these days are pothead idiots.

It's a shame what the legalization of pot has done to the state. Too stupid or lazy to understand a situation? No problem, just blame it on pot, no actual thought necessary. The restaurant and food service industry has largely been occupied by low earning drug users for as long as I've been alive and working. I'd bet money that's been the case for the last 60-70 years, in every single state in the union.

ETA: Why am I concerned about the economic evaluation coming from the f'ing manager of a Taco Bueno? haha

Fewer kids use pot now than when it was illegal, studies have shown.

It's just not cool now that it's readily available, and that it's readily available means it's harder to find someone who will sell under the table, not meeting those 18 years of age to buy laws.

How are people making minimum wage buying marijuana?

And who buys marijuana by the gram?
https://www.coloradopotguide.com/col...r-2017-update/

I am a supporter of the Freedom of Association. While not mentioned specifically in the First Amendment, the right of the people to freely assemble sort of implies that free people may associate with who they choose to associate with and conversely refuse to associate with those they refuse to associate with. If I want to work for $1 an hour, that right should be recognized and not infringed by any government. $1 per hour would be a better wage than dependent on government handouts IMO. Each person must make their way in the world and use whatever legal resources are available to meet their obligations.

Be safe.

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Originally Posted by cstone

How are people making minimum wage buying marijuana?

And who buys marijuana by the gram?
https://www.coloradopotguide.com/col...r-2017-update/

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Most of the time its weighed out in 1/8 oz which is 3.5 grams.

Eight balls and teeners. Hmmm, never thought about them in grams but fractions of an ounce. It was tough enough keeping up with the daily price. At least now they have web sites to provide such useful information.

Looks like Jack in the Box has run the numbers as well... http://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/20...-increase.html

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Originally Posted by Zundfolge

One of the guys I work with stopped by a Taco Bueno last night and got a burrito ... he was served by the manager and they talked for a bit. Apparently Taco Bueno has decided to close all its stores in Colorado, and while he wouldn't admit it "on the record" he said the minimum wage increase (and the increases to $12 to come) are a big part of the reason.

The other big reason is that it's increasingly hard to find people worth $7/hr let alone $10 because as he put it "Colorado kids are a bunch of pot-addled idiots".

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Originally Posted by Irving

It's a shame what the legalization of pot has done to the state. Too stupid or lazy to understand a situation? No problem, just blame it on pot, no actual thought necessary. The restaurant and food service industry has largely been occupied by low earning drug users for as long as I've been alive and working. I'd bet money that's been the case for the last 60-70 years, in every single state in the union.

ETA: Why am I concerned about the economic evaluation coming from the f'ing manager of a Taco Bueno? haha

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Sort of sounds like you agree with him. Maybe he thinks it's a new thing and you don't, but the problem is the same.

It really doesn't matter why these kids aren't worth more than an employer thinks they are - the employer just doesn't and shouldn't be forced to pay anyone more than they want to in this day and age.

A government mandated wage increase is outrageous.