The goat lies!

He needs the money so he can have the concept of paying them.

And imagine that every blue state implements this but every red state does not. It would have to be done across the board to keep it balanced.

Corporate overlords detect a 3% reduced efficiency at this McDonald’s location. They implement video surveillance and determine the inadequacy. The boss making 2$ over minimum wage is required to fire you and hire someone new. All employees go to required training on workplace ethics and team observation.

Then find a partner who is okay with having separate bank accounts that you can keep your own money in. It doesn’t have to be a secret.