If the minimum wage rises, those who are skilled and well-trained with wages above the minimum wage may feel competition from those unskilled workers who will get a raise. These highly skilled employees may command a higher rate, making things even more difficult for a business owner. Therefore, an individual must gain experience and knowledge through minimum wage; furthermore, a worker with more experience has a better chance of getting a better position with a higher income. Furthermore, education is a fundamental stage in the life of every individual in which the roots of success lie; a well-educated individual might have a larger window of success and a job that gives him or her a comfortable life. The U.S. economy could be hurt by a minimum wage increase. Additionally, restaurant chain owners could look into technological improvements to prevent workers' wages from rising. As Lydia DePillis writes in her article in the Washington Post: "Many chains are already at work looking for ingenious ways to eliminate humans from the scene..." and argues that technology has already driven thousands of workers away from many airports, grocery stores, toll booths, gas stations, banks and auto factories could be left without jobs, and similar situations could arise if the minimum wage continues to rise. Some large chain restaurants might