Create Quote by Thom Tillis
“What I want to do is create jobs that make the minimum wage irrelevant.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign remarks, North Carolina Senate, 2022
The speaker aims to raise productivity and wages so that low‑pay jobs become unnecessary, shifting focus to higher‑value work.
In simple terms: Raise wages by creating better jobs.
Key Takeaway
Focus on higher‑value employment.
Themes
economics
labor
policy
innovation
social equity
Mood
optimistic
determined
Type
visionary
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- government policy
- career planning
- education reform
- community development
Key Concepts
human capital
automation
skill development
economic growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we incentivize businesses to create higher‑pay jobs?
- What sectors are most ready for this shift?
A Different Perspective
Implementation may be limited by market forces and political resistance.
