Should Employees Be Paid? Why People Think It’s Time
In a recent salary-focused poll conducted by researchers at The University of Wisconsin–Madison, 75% of respondents indicated that, yes, they think employees should be paid.
While a majority of respondents were pro paying employees, the poll was still met with mixed reactions, with some individuals stating, “Yes, of course people should be paid for their work, why are you even asking this?” and a select few saying things like, “People should see work as a learning opportunity, and not be so greedy about things like ‘an income.’”
“I know this is a hot-button topic at the moment, but I think people should definitely make money for doing work,” said one respondent, Carrie D. “This opinion has gotten me flack from some members of my family, but I stand by it. People should definitely make a few dollars a day, at least. Not more than 15, though.”
However, others feel the concept of “getting compensated for your labor” is a dangerous gateway right that could lead to workers wanting other things like “paid time off” or “company sponsored health insurance” or “a place to live.”
