01-23-2019, 12:48 PM
Why are people getting up at 3AM to ride a bus from Hilo to Kona for a $10/hour job? The Taco Bell or Jack in the Box in Hilo (I forget which) has a big sign out front saying they are hiring for starting wage of $11/hour. I'm not suggesting that these people have to work at a fast food place if they don't want to, but it is an indicator that the minimum wage based on the labor shortage is already above the one set by legislation- and no 4 hour commute necessary.