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jmbar2

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6. Would only be half of the sustainable level - $70,000

Reply to MichMan (Reply #5)

Wed Nov 26, 2025, 11:35 PM

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Too much to qualify for benefits, but only half of the sustainable wage.

You'd either need to extend benefits to cover the $70K gap, or pay $70/hour to hit the sustainable wage.

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