Osler's Razor

I am in favor of higher wages. However employees will need to add enough value so that employers can afford to pay minimum wage of $15 per hour. There are a number of things that I would encourage employees to do:
1) Choose a profession/job that you love. It may take some time to figure this out; and intereest may change over time.
2)Treat your job as if you are running your own business. It is not enough to show up and just do what you are asked to do. Look for ways to do additional things within the scope of your employment that make a difference for your employer.
These are things that we should be encouraging our children and the young people in our lives to do.