SSG Private RallyPoint Member 46112 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just a few minutes ago the Potus stated he wants to increase minimum wage for federally funded employees with a specific angle at cooks that feed the troops. He says he wants $10.10 to be their minimum wage. I personally don't think that a person who cooks and serves food to the troops should make more money than the troops themselves. A civilian who would work 40 hours a week at $10.10 would make more money than some of our young troops.<div>What's your opinion?</div> 2014-01-28T22:02:20-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 46112

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just a few minutes ago the Potus stated he wants to increase minimum wage for federally funded employees with a specific angle at cooks that feed the troops. He says he wants $10.10 to be their minimum wage. I personally don't think that a person who cooks and serves food to the troops should make more money than the troops themselves. A civilian who would work 40 hours a week at $10.10 would make more money than some of our young troops.<div>What's your opinion?</div>

2014-01-28T22:02:20-05:00 2014-01-28T22:02:20-05:00 CW3 Michael Danberry 46125

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>What difference does it make if they are serving the troops?  We don't even really have cooks anymore in units.  I agree with you that those working here in the US should also make that same amount of money.</p><p> </p>

2014-01-28T22:16:10-05:00 2014-01-28T22:16:10-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 46136

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;m curious as to why you disagree?&amp;nbsp; I think it seems pretty fair considering all lower enlisted who are not married live in rent free housing as well as have a meal card.&amp;nbsp; They also maintain free medical care.&amp;nbsp; I&#39;ve never worked as a civilian/federally employed cook but I&#39;m sure they&#39;re not entitled to the same benefits.&amp;nbsp; At least the free room and board.

2014-01-28T22:25:26-05:00 2014-01-28T22:25:26-05:00 1st Lt Private RallyPoint Member 46141

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm wondering how the wage increases will be paid for when the same employees were being furloughed/fired this year.<div><br></div>

2014-01-28T22:28:23-05:00 2014-01-28T22:28:23-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 46144

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2014-01-28T22:31:53-05:00 2014-01-28T22:31:53-05:00 Maj John Bell 1356994

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Federal sector compensation growth has far outstripped inflation and private sector compensation growth for decades. If I run a business and I don't keep my compensation package competitive, I won't be able to hire quality employees. I will pay more for employee screw ups and turnover, and poor quality in the product or service I provide. But that is my business. If the government is going to make profit and loss decisions for my business, then they better guarantee my profit.

2016-03-05T14:35:11-05:00 2016-03-05T14:35:11-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 1361692

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A PV2 is making about $9 an hour plus they are provided with free housing, 3 means a day, full medical and dental care without having to purchase insurance or make copay's... which means their compensation is really much higher than $9 an hour or even $10.10 an hour despite the fact that they are most likely in student status still learning their MOS. <br /><br />I'd like to see them both start at $15 an hour, with the soldier retaining all the same benefits.

2016-03-07T18:44:07-05:00 2016-03-07T18:44:07-05:00 2014-01-28T22:02:20-05:00