I get that, my wife works in education and makes minimum wage. People are underpaid and that sucks. Doesn't change the fact that inflation sucks too.

I remember when 40k was a decent living wage and it wasn't that long ago. 100k ain't CEO money tho. It's can't afford a house and living check to check when you have more than 2 kids money. Hell, probably is with only 2 kids. Forget about a college fund.