A user on TikTok has sparked a debate after sharing a video chastising a job applicant for requesting a starting wage of $17 per hour.
“This is the stuff I love about hiring people,” says restaurant manager and TikTok user Luke (@lukeduke41011c) in a video with over 137,000 views. “This kid has never, has never had a fucking job a day in his life. Look at this shit.”
Luke then pans the camera to reveal a job application.
“No experience? I want $17 an hour,” he continues. “$17 an hour. You’ve never worked. Where the fuck do these people—.” The video cuts off before he finishes his sentence.
In the comments section, many users took the side of the applicant.
“You wouldn’t pay that if they had experience,” one commenter argued.
“Why does it matter that he’s never worked? You don’t do paid training?” asked another.
“Yeah so $17 an hour probably doesnt even cover gas and food,” stated a third.
Other users noted that many companies are now offering higher wages.
“My daughter started her first job at Target making $18,” claimed a commenter.
“My daughter made that working fast food first job,” offered a second.
“Good for him. $17 is more than fair to start. Minimum wage in my state is $15 and most places are starting at $17 like WM and MD’s,” wrote a further TikToker.
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