Jay Honeck writes:

True, but with margins razor thin, and competition from our gummint-
built new hotels growing over-more ferocious, there just isn't much
room to do more...

Whatever the reasons for low pay, you'll inevitably get what you pay for.

It would be great for a retired person, but
lots of businesses have caught on to hiring "gray"...

I suppose whoever pays the most will win, especially when hiring "gray"
employees who know their priorities.