victor809 wrote:How about data entry? Literally someone who has to look at a number or an address or something on paper and type the same thing into a predefined field in a program. Possibly the most mind numbing work possible. Also something which requires almost no skill at all, and the value is just that the data is in an electronic format.
How about cleaning staff? Sure, cleaning has a value, but the more expensive it is, the less value cleanliness has. Suddenly instead of having the floors mopped nightly it's every other night, and the people performing the task get less work.
So this industry is moving to scanners with character recognition. But then when it is done by hand, how much does an attorney charge?
Ok, so having a clean facility is not worth a living wage to you. But in fairness, don't you live where people uncinate out side your window?