Nation Rationing insulin. Skipping meals. One woman’s struggle to survive on minimum wage April 6, 2021Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA TODAYComments Off on Rationing insulin. Skipping meals. One woman’s struggle to survive on minimum wage This middle-aged woman works two jobs, six days a week earning minimum wage. She can't afford to buy food, toiletries or lifesaving medicine.