As someone who has worked in food service and minimum-wage jobs, I can definitely relate to this post -- it is very difficult to stay motivated and fight the burnout in a job where the working conditions are less than satisfying, and the job itself probably doesn't benefit your future. I stopped working minimum wage when I realized that the job I was doing had nothing to do with the career that I wanted to have. I think another factor with this now is COVID. During quarantine a lot of people stopped working, and the stimulus checks came out, and then people were way less motivated to go out and get another job because they were already making more money than they likely would if they worked a minimum wage job. Overall, great post!

Hey Megan! I love this post because it's so relevant to what is going on in most people's daily lives. I have seen the gas prices steadily rise, and I think that now knowing why the prices are getting to be so high make is easier to deal with. Thank you for taking the time to research this, I think it is such a great topic especially for today!

As a fellow coffee lover, I appreciate this post! Specialization of labor is a cornerstone of our economy, so I think it's very important that we recognize it even on a smaller level. It's also great to see division of knowledge on a smaller level! All in all, Starbucks knows how to make a mean cup of coffee!

Absolutely!! That's so true, it's so much more of a blessing to work with someone who has that mindset than someone who is only willing to do the bare minimum. Thanks for the reply!!

I love this post!! I think this is something that is really important to think about. Last year, I also visited home more because I didn't really give much thought to opportunity cost. But this year, like you, I have given it more thought and have decided not to go home as often. My main thought is the cost of gas to drive the 4.5 hours it takes to get to my home from Regent. I spend about $60 on gas every time I take a trip home -- I have to think about the the opportunity cost of $60 before spending that every other weekend, even though I might want to!