I'm a first generation lawyer. I'm a second generation college graduate on one side of my family, and the first lawyer on both sides. I say this because, by and large, the legal profession is still an elitist profession. Your earning power and therefore worth (to some people) is based on your pedigree. Were you … Continue reading Movin On Up: Thoughts on Class Transition
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Dollars and Sense
It pains me that raising the minimum wage is even a debate. In a capitalist society, you'd think that more money for everyone to spread around would be a good thing, but apparently not. Seems that a lot of folks are surprised, appalled, and even downright pissed that fast food workers dare ask for $15/hr. … Continue reading Dollars and Sense