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[–] ThePantser@sh.itjust.works 156 points 1 month ago (38 children)

Only works if you are not working a shitty job and living paycheck to paycheck. Good fucking luck in most economies greedy billionaires are keeping this from happening.

[–] starman2112@sh.itjust.works 94 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (34 children)

Yeah wtf jobs is she getting where she builds up a safety net in 1-2 years? I've been at this shit for a decade and have 3 digits in my bank account

Edit: I should disclose the fact that I have been making minimum wage this whole time. That said, most people I know make nearly average wages, and still have 3-4 digits in their bank accounts at all times

[–] Tb0n3@sh.itjust.works 18 points 1 month ago (9 children)

There's a thing called lifestyle creep. You may not necessarily be living paycheck to paycheck on the bare minimum. Going out with friends, having the latest phone, having hobbies, if you cut out all fun you may be able to save up significantly. You can also live like a bum in the least accommodating space you can stand. Being comfortable is expensive, but not everybody wants to be uncomfortable for long stretches just to fuck off to the Bahamas for a month every few years. That or credit card debt.

[–] greenskye@lemm.ee 38 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I think current 'lifestyle creep' for many is getting used to things like 'health insurance' and 'something other than beans and rice'. Hard to give up simple human dignity once you've had a taste of it.

[–] baines@lemmy.cafe 4 points 1 month ago

people living like this don’t think into next week much less health insurance

these are the dudes social safety nets and medivac helicopters support

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