Poland’s minimum wage exceeds US federal rate for first time
Poland’s minimum hourly wage has, for the first time, surpassed the federal minimum wage in the United States. On 1 January, the minimum wage in Poland rose to 30.50 zloty per hour before tax, which at the average exchange rate so far this year is $7.35
I have to admit, I'm somewhat confounded by the choice of countries here. I guess it's minor bragging rights for Poland? The US federal rate is 21st in the world, from what I can look up (presumably before Poland slipped in there, so... 22nd, I guess?), and the average minimum wage is 10th (and still higher than Poland's, incidentally).
I don't know that "random country in the middle of the pack loses/gains one more position" seems super newsworthy.
Well presumably a Polish dedicated website would be looking at this even from a Polish perspective.
Newsworthy does not only mean important to Americans.
Yeah, it's just... have some self-esteem, you know? We expect you to do better for your own sake in this house, Poland. No need to keep comparing yourself to the US just because you think it's popular. I promise you the US doesn't like itself that much, either.
I mean, if the US jumped off a bridge would you? We like you, Poland, but you have to learn to value yourself for who you are.
Next they will find they can into space.
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