For many people, time is money. But does that include farm workers?
And as someone who has been speaking professionally for 25 years, what do you think some people earn on the lecture circuit for an hour at a podium? It can often be in the tens of thousands of dollars.
All good. We believe that pro athletes, Hollywood stars and tech company CEOs should be able to earn as much as possible, because we think their time and talents are worth what the market allows.
But not farm workers. There, the rules are different? Why? Because we think this isn't skilled work, that anyone can do it?
That is a quaint perspective most often found in people whose only exposure to fruits and vegetables is at a farmer's market.
Prove me wrong. Every farmer I've ever interviewed has the same message for American workers: "Step right up. We're hiring."
Not everybody at once. Take your time.
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Ruben Navarrette's email address is ruben@rubennavarrette.com. His daily podcast, "Navarrette Nation," is available through every podcast app.
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