[Peeps47]

I was making $12 an hour landscaping back in 1986 when I was 16 years old. That was before the industry got flooded with cheap illegals from Mexico and South America. I bet this owner would get plenty of American workers if he raised the pay to $15 a hour. I don't feel bad for him at all.

[Chaguito]

Assuming 2% annual inflation since 1986, your $12/hour wage comes to $21.78/hour.