From July 1, about 53,000 food service workers, including waiters and cooks, will receive the first of three scheduled annual pay raises. This is part of the Progressive Wage Model, which is a policy that sets a minimum salary floor that must increase as workers gain more skills or experience. With the rising cost of living in Singapore, these increments are a necessary step toward better financial security for those in the service industry. Does a higher salary make you more likely to consider a career in F&B?