I'm in Ontario, Canada, and keep seeing Graphic Designer listings asking for post-secondary education plus years of experience, yet offering anywhere from minimum wage to $65K.

For context, Ontario’s Low-Income Workers Credit applies up to $66K (individuals) or $113K (families). The federal tax credit is for those with a gross salary of $75K and $91K or less.

Are employers and recruiters just this out of touch with the cost of living? Or are they full-blown psychopaths who couldn't care less?

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