Houston, We Have a Minimum Wage Problem (But Not Really a Space Problem...Yet)
Ah, Houston. The city of bayous, barbecue, and billionaires (allegedly, no shade to hardworking Houstonians). But let's face it, even in a land of overflowing oil reserves, some folks gotta hustle for a living. That's where minimum wage comes in, that magical number that ensures you don't accidentally barter your way into a lifetime supply of chapstick in exchange for a shift slinging burgers.
So, the burning question on everyone's mind (well, maybe not everyone, but definitely those living on ramen and ambition) is: how much is minimum wage in Houston, Texas?
Brace yourselves, folks, for some suspense...drumroll please... (cue dramatic music, crickets chirping also acceptable)
The current minimum wage in Houston is...wait for it... $7.25 per hour. That's right, the same thrill-inducing rate our federal government blessed us with way back in 2009 (cue tumbleweed rolling past).
Now, before you start composing a strongly worded letter to your local congressman about the high cost of living on moon rocks, there's a silver lining. Houston does have a plan to gradually increase the minimum wage to a much more respectable $15 per hour by 2025. That's like, a whole lot more ramen you can afford to buy, or maybe even a slightly fancier instant noodle brand (we're not judging, those spicy ones are pretty good).
In the meantime, here are some creative survival tips for our minimum wage warriors:
- Become a master negotiator. Convince your co-workers to chip in for a mini fridge to store your ramen collection. You'd be surprised what a little barter system can achieve.
- Hunt for hidden treasures. Sidewalk sales are your best friend. Just remember, that slightly singed disco ball might not be the best investment.
- Befriend a magician. Maybe they can turn that $7.25 into a winning lottery ticket. Hey, a man (or woman) can dream!
But seriously, folks, Houston's minimum wage increase is a step in the right direction. Here's to hoping that by 2025, ramen will become a delicacy reserved for celebratory occasions, not a daily necessity.
