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[–] 12 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Okay, and? That doesn't change a thing braxy said. What if you've been aware for years of the pot getting hotter and hotter and have had every desire to leave but don't have the ability to? Those that have left were in a position in which they had the means to do so. Those that want to but can't for any number of reasons (finances, family, health, etc. etc.) don't have much choice.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    My take is that there's nothing wrong in saying leave, or people leaving. But I also agreed that it's not possible for everyone, or not all want to - until perhaps something is too late.

    I don't understand why the people who can't/won't/don't want to take offense from it, when it's a viable option for many.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Are most people honestly living from paycheck to another? I find that quite difficult to believe. Then again I'm Finnish and not American, so that's probably why I can't see the big picture from a local pov. Just seems.. baffling.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

    If you make 5k and spend 4k a month, while having 5k savings, that's not pay check to pay check. Close though, but what the term implies is 0 surplus, all that you make goes before next pay.

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