In 1976 I worked in a garage as a lube/driveway attendant from 7am - 6pm Mon-Fri 1 hour lunch plus working on Roster Station nights (Who remembers looking at the paper to find out where they were after 6pm) for the privilege of working there was paid 50 hours @$2/Hr $100/wk before tax our flat rent was $38/Wk did not leave allot for living.
Despite things being cheaper it was a thin line back then, I feel now in 2022 despite what's happening people are better equipped and more financially secure in their lives.

I have some pretty funny stories of garage life and customer interactions and a tyrannical boss!