Minimum-wage workers in Australia must work 6 hours a week to escape poverty. In the U.S.: 50 hours

Because this is the land of "opportunity."

No Manufacturing Jobs But More Waiters And Bartenders Than Ever

I used to make a living wage, but now can I take your order? BTW, they pay me less than minimum wage, so in essence, I live on the tips - of which the restaraunt gets 25% off the top...or I'm fired.

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2013-07-05/no-manufacturing-jobs-more-waiters-and-bartenders-ever