I came across a job posting recently while job hunting that really made me question the pay scale. The position had a long list of responsibilities, including managing government contracts, but the pay was listed as $12 to $20 an hour. I can't wrap my head around how $12 could be considered a competitive wage. In my area, even grocery stores are offering around $18 an hour just for picking online orders. It feels like there's a huge disconnect between the expectations for the role and the compensation being offered.