It has never worked that way. Top level positions are reserved for relatives and friends of the owner or the CEO. And before 1970, the minimum wage was comparable to a solid middle class wage in purchasing power.
>>513146548 >15 year old car >making 13 payments + added principal. Trying to knock the 30 year down as much as possible >pinching my pennies where I can
Same.
Own a car and a pickup, 10/15 years old and paid off.
Living frugally.
Paying off my 30 year mortgage with extra payments