[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  $18hour Microsoft faces scrutiny for using China-based engineers on Pentagon systems, sparking national security concerns. Airport cleaners and EMS workers highlight low wages and challenging conditions, fueling social media discussions. ### About $18hour Discussion about the economic and social issues related to the $18/hour wage. ### Insights [#](/topic/$18hour/insights) - $18hour mentions is at X which is XXX% higher than it's daily average. - $18hour creators is up XXX% from the previous week. - $18hour engagements is up XXXXXXXX% from the previous week. - $18hour mentions is up XXX% from the previous week. - $18hour posts created is up XXX% from the previous week. ### Engagements: XXXXX [#](/topic/$18hour/interactions) ---  [Engagements 24-Hour Chart Data](/topic/$18hour/time-series/interactions.tsv) **Current Value**: XXXXX **Daily Average**: XXXXX **1 Week**: XXXXX +4,772% **1 Month**: XXXXXX -XX% **1-Year High**: XXXXXX on 2025-06-19 **1-Year Low**: X on 2025-04-29 | Social Network | TikTok | X | Reddit | YouTube | | -------------- | ------ | - | ------ | ------- | | Engagements | XXXXX | XX | X | XX | ### Mentions: X [#](/topic/$18hour/posts_active) ---  [Mentions 24-Hour Chart Data](/topic/$18hour/time-series/posts_active.tsv) **Current Value**: X **Daily Average**: X **1 Week**: XX +180% **1 Month**: XX +70% **1-Year High**: XX on 2025-06-26 **1-Year Low**: X on 2025-04-29 | Social Network | TikTok | X | Reddit | YouTube | | -------------- | ------ | - | ------ | ------- | | Mentions | X | X | X | X | ### Creators: X [#](/topic/$18hour/contributors_active) ---  [Creators 24-Hour Chart Data](/topic/$18hour/time-series/contributors_active.tsv) X unique social accounts have posts mentioning $18hour in the last XX hours which is no change from in the previous XX hours **Daily Average**: X **1 Week**: XX +180% **1 Month**: XX +85% **1-Year High**: XX on 2025-06-26 **1-Year Low**: X on 2025-04-29 ### Sentiment: XX% [#](/topic/$18hour/sentiment) ---  [Sentiment 24-Hour Chart Data](/topic/$18hour/time-series/sentiment.tsv) **Current Value**: XX% **Daily Average**: XX% **1 Month**: XX% -XX% **1-Year High**: XXX% on 2025-06-04 **1-Year Low**: XX% on 2025-07-24 **Most Supportive Themes** - **Worker Challenges:** (10%) Discussions about the challenges faced by workers earning $18/hour, highlighting the demanding nature of their jobs and the lack of adequate compensation. **Most Critical Themes** - **Low Wages and Economic Hardship:** (60%) Concerns about low wages, specifically $18/hour, in various jobs leading to discussions about economic hardship and exploitation. - **National Security Concerns:** (30%) Criticism of corporate decisions and government oversight related to national security. Network engagement breakdown: | Network | Positive | % | Neutral | % | Negative | % | | ------- | -------- | - | ------- | - | -------- | - | | TikTok | XXX | XX% | XXXXX | XX% | X | X% | | X | X | X% | XX | X% | XX | X% | | Reddit | X | X% | X | X% | X | X% | | YouTube | X | X% | X | X% | XX | X% | | | | | | | | | | Total | XXX | XX% | XXXXX | XX% | XXX | X% | **Top topics mentioned** In the posts about $18hour in the last XX hours [welcome to](/topic/welcome-to), [save the](/topic/save-the), [empower](/topic/empower), [nv](/topic/nv), [$2501t](/topic/$2501t), [vale](/topic/vale), [stocks defense](/topic/stocks-defense), [beijing](/topic/beijing), [debt](/topic/debt), [remote jobs](/topic/remote-jobs), [virtual](/topic/virtual), [united states](/topic/united-states), [careers](/topic/careers), [$423k](/topic/$423k), [$40k](/topic/$40k), [$375kyear](/topic/$375kyear), [$83k](/topic/$83k), [china](/topic/china), [holidays](/topic/holidays), [hygiene](/topic/hygiene) ### Top Social Posts [#](/topic/$18hour/posts) --- Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours *Showing only X posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.* "$18/Hour No Talking No Phone - Work Your Own Hours + Get Paid to Type (S" [@aw1219](/creator/reddit/aw1219) on [Reddit](/post/reddit-post/t3_1m8lsmr) 2025-07-25 01:05:42 UTC X followers, X engagements "📍Location: XXX St Clair Ave West 💰Starting Wage: $18/hour 📆Schedule: ThursdaySunday & evening availability required ✨What You'll Do: As our Assistant Manager youll support the leadership team to ensure smooth daily operations empower our staff and maintain our brands standard of excellence. Your responsibilities will include: * Leading guest communication (in-store by phone and online) * Overseeing inventory and product restocking * Researching trending hair and beauty products to inform store offerings and content * Work closely with the founder and senior stylists to shape the salons" [@takekhairbeauty](/creator/tiktok/takekhairbeauty) on [TikTok](/post/tiktok-video/7530685405683797255) 2025-07-24 16:25:33 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "🚑 Were not doctors. Were not nurses. But we are somehow expected to be both in a moving vehicle with no backup and $18/hour. 👀 Welcome to EMS: the red-headed stepchild of health care. You know the one that shows up to save the day only to get left out of the group photo underpaid and blamed when things go sideways. 🧯💉 Were the ones holding the line between life and death in a ditch at X a.m. But suretell me more about your hospital breakroom espresso machine. #EMS #PrehospitalCare #RedHeadedStepChildOfHealthcare #ParamedicProblems #UndervaluedNotUnskilled #FirstToRespondLastToBeRespected" [@johntaylor445](/creator/tiktok/johntaylor445) on [TikTok](/post/tiktok-video/7529730647586295095) 2025-07-22 02:41:06 UTC 1773 followers, 6068 engagements "🧹 Airport cleaners earn $14$18/hour while maintaining hygiene in massive terminals. They often work overnight and through holidays" [@Workspace1Info](/creator/x/Workspace1Info) on [X](/post/tweet/1946662325890744772) 2025-07-19 20:04:00 UTC XX followers, XX engagements
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Microsoft faces scrutiny for using China-based engineers on Pentagon systems, sparking national security concerns. Airport cleaners and EMS workers highlight low wages and challenging conditions, fueling social media discussions.
Discussion about the economic and social issues related to the $18/hour wage.
Engagements 24-Hour Chart Data
Current Value: XXXXX
Daily Average: XXXXX
1 Week: XXXXX +4,772%
1 Month: XXXXXX -XX%
1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2025-06-19
1-Year Low: X on 2025-04-29
Social Network | TikTok | X | YouTube | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Engagements | XXXXX | XX | X | XX |
Mentions 24-Hour Chart Data
Current Value: X
Daily Average: X
1 Week: XX +180%
1 Month: XX +70%
1-Year High: XX on 2025-06-26
1-Year Low: X on 2025-04-29
Social Network | TikTok | X | YouTube | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mentions | X | X | X | X |
Creators 24-Hour Chart Data
X unique social accounts have posts mentioning $18hour in the last XX hours which is no change from in the previous XX hours
Daily Average: X
1 Week: XX +180%
1 Month: XX +85%
1-Year High: XX on 2025-06-26
1-Year Low: X on 2025-04-29
Sentiment 24-Hour Chart Data
Current Value: XX%
Daily Average: XX%
1 Month: XX% -XX%
1-Year High: XXX% on 2025-06-04
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-07-24
Most Supportive Themes
Most Critical Themes
Network engagement breakdown:
Network | Positive | % | Neutral | % | Negative | % |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TikTok | XXX | XX% | XXXXX | XX% | X | X% |
X | X | X% | XX | X% | XX | X% |
X | X% | X | X% | X | X% | |
YouTube | X | X% | X | X% | XX | X% |
Total | XXX | XX% | XXXXX | XX% | XXX | X% |
Top topics mentioned In the posts about $18hour in the last XX hours
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
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"$18/Hour No Talking No Phone - Work Your Own Hours + Get Paid to Type (S"
@aw1219 on Reddit 2025-07-25 01:05:42 UTC X followers, X engagements
"📍Location: XXX St Clair Ave West 💰Starting Wage: $18/hour 📆Schedule: ThursdaySunday & evening availability required ✨What You'll Do: As our Assistant Manager youll support the leadership team to ensure smooth daily operations empower our staff and maintain our brands standard of excellence. Your responsibilities will include: * Leading guest communication (in-store by phone and online) * Overseeing inventory and product restocking * Researching trending hair and beauty products to inform store offerings and content * Work closely with the founder and senior stylists to shape the salons"
@takekhairbeauty on TikTok 2025-07-24 16:25:33 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"🚑 Were not doctors. Were not nurses. But we are somehow expected to be both in a moving vehicle with no backup and $18/hour. 👀 Welcome to EMS: the red-headed stepchild of health care. You know the one that shows up to save the day only to get left out of the group photo underpaid and blamed when things go sideways. 🧯💉 Were the ones holding the line between life and death in a ditch at X a.m. But suretell me more about your hospital breakroom espresso machine. #EMS #PrehospitalCare #RedHeadedStepChildOfHealthcare #ParamedicProblems #UndervaluedNotUnskilled #FirstToRespondLastToBeRespected"
@johntaylor445 on TikTok 2025-07-22 02:41:06 UTC 1773 followers, 6068 engagements
"🧹 Airport cleaners earn $14$18/hour while maintaining hygiene in massive terminals. They often work overnight and through holidays"
@Workspace1Info on X 2025-07-19 20:04:00 UTC XX followers, XX engagements
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