<p>I think this thread is a statement on the economic health of the country. 4 out of 10 people do not have $2000 available to them in an emergency. This isn’t about people’s darn cell phone plans. This is about day to day life for those people in low wage jobs. This is about the 53% of Americans bringing home $30,000 or less before taxes and trying to live a life that’s one step away from financial ruin.</p>
<p>Low income people pay more of their earnings and time just because they are low income. They pay higher prices for mortgages, loans, insurance to name a few. Those people stuck in urban areas pay more for healthy food and milk. Many have no sick days, no vacation days. They lose their jobs if they stay home sick. They lose their jobs if their cars die and they get to work late.</p>
<p>In our area many retail jobs have part time workers on call. Yes, on call. They get called if they are needed or sent home from work if it isn’t too busy. Businesses do this because they can and it makes them more money. </p>
<p>Cell phones…really.</p>