I'm not writing these posts to make you hate your employer.
I'm doing it to raise awareness...
The first post I talked about the FINANCIAL losses that you will have by having a job.
Everyone assumes that having a job, Is a cure-all.
Once they have this "high paying job" they'll be set. And that's all they need, Right?
This covers more of the TIME LOSS that you lose because of your job.

Taxes

Duh, Of course, they drop your wage.
As a "new hire" at my old job, They are giving us bonuses.
Generous right?
Well, they are also taxed at a higher rate.
After doing the math, I realized I make about 18.00 an hour with the bonus. Not bad for an entry-level job in Utah.

But then I calculated the wages I made after taxes And realized I am making 13.00 per hour with the bonus.

Well, that kinda sucks...
Although I'm going off on a tangent here, The government's theft is not what this post is about. So let's continue.

Time Wasted!

So not only do you spend a lot of money to KEEP YOUR JOB. (see my last post).
For example, I buy boots, gloves, Gas for my car, Hair dye, Extra laundry stuff, Wear and tear on my clothes, x3 as much food.
etc

This added up, came to quite a big chunk of my earnings. For everyone's job, These numbers will be different.

You also waste a lot of time BECAUSE OF YOUR job.
So you are losing time and money.

Does your hourly wage seem very high now? .. Probably not.

Driving

Similar to gas, But this time you are spending your time driving.
For me, that's like 10 minutes to and from work
So 20 minutes total of my day goes to driving.

That's 100 minutes a week. Or about 1.60 hours.

I'm lucky Because I go into work at 9:00 p.m. and get off around 3:00 A.m. If you are someone who works the typical 9-5 You are probably in the peak of traffic, Which wastes even more time.

Showing Up Early

I waste probably close to an hour a day, Showing up an hour and a half early to work each day, My employer doesn't have enough parking for all of us. So it's really difficult to get a spot.
( I work at a huge shipping warehouse).
I end up working on blog posts from the passenger seat of my car. But knowing that I have to get out and walk into the building stresses me out, And makes it hard for me to focus.

About 1 hour a week, x5 = 5 Hours a week.

Getting Ready

People underestimate this so much! If you are a woman Or have a fancy uniform, It may take you longer to get ready.
In my case, My steel-toed boots, badge, gloves, makeup on, Shorts and A T-Shirt is all I need.

But back when I worked at a hotel and had a special shirt I had to wear, I had to constantly make sure it was laundered and ready to go.

For me, it takes about 30 minutes. x5 = 150 minutes or 2.5 hours a week.

Stressful Days

Sometimes work can be stressful. To the point, you go home thinking about it. Or if you work a physical job, You may be too exhausted when you come home to do anything productive and may just want to watch TV. That's also time wasted, Because, without your job, you may have had a little bit more control over your mood and energy. (Although that's still mostly YOUR responsibility, Not your employers. ) I work a very physical job. Usually, I'm too exhausted to do much for at least an hour or two after work.

Time wasted: 5 hours a week.

There are many more variables that I could add. Such as any childcare for parents, Or any "homework" your boss may give you, That is unpaid.
With these variables, I estimate I waste an additional 14.1 hours a week not paid for.
I only work part-time, Usually like 20-25 hours a week.
For someone with a full-time job, they may get a better deal out of this, But overall this demonstrates the amount of time you are using and not getting paid for. Plus all that extra money that you are spending. (see another post).

So I make 13.00 a week after taxes, But I also "work" an extra 14.10 hours per week unpaid. We'll say I get an average of 22 hours a week.

22+14.10 = 36.10

My paycheck for 22 hours last week was 295 after taxes...

295/36.10 = 8.17

My employer makes it seem that I make 18 an hour, But I only make 8.17 an hour, And that's not counting the money I spend

Let's take the "estimated" amount for some of the financial variables I counted in my last post...
Gloves 16 a month X 12 Months = $ 192.00 A Year on gloves
Boots 50.00 For every six months = $ 100.00 A Year On Boots
Gas 10.60 - 15.80 a month x 12 = $ 127.00 - 189.00 Per Year
Hair Dye: 16.99 X 2 = 33.98 A Month!

For the variables above, I am paying 74.06 a month for these things.
The Gloves, Boots, And gas are necessary.
Also, things I am not counting such as Extra food, Extra dishes and water I'm using, Extra detergent, Wear and tear on all of my clothes, Waterbottles, and other gear.

So as of right now (With the temporary bonus)
it's safe to say I make about 290 after tax, But before my time is factored in.
I make only 179 per week After I include the time I spend preparing, Driving and getting to my job.
179 x 4 = 716.00 per month.
Then I subtract the cost of items -74.06

Total per month: $641.94 / 144 hours a month= 4.45 AN HOUR!

WHAT THE HELL!

That's without the extra costs of food and such.

This Is Why People Are Struggling!

While I'm not sure if a higher minimum wage would fix things or not, There is something seriously wrong with this picture. Of course, if you work more hours and have full-time hours, You are getting more "bang for your buck."
People need to realize that having a job isn't the ONLY way of surviving. You can easily make 4.45 an hour metal detecting at parks. Or other ways easily. Or just writing on Steemit!
Everyone's amount is different, And I encourage you to do some of the math to determine how much your job is costing you in time and money.

You live one life, And if your hourly wage of 4.45 an hour isn't worth it for the job you are doing, You should evaluate what choices you are making.
There are so many beautiful opportunities out there, And like Gary Vee says "You can find another Bullshit job."

Is that wage, Worth the precious hour of your time, That you can never get back? Think about it!
Don't live to work unless it's something you LOVE doing. For me, I went back to my job for more than just the money. So I'm still in a good spot. And once I get sick of that 4 an hour wage, I can leave again.
This is why I urge you do to the math for your job and decide if it's worth it to you.