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Agreed. Having done it it is entirely possible to live on minimum wage quite comfortably. The problem is consumerism, and the real problem is people desperate
by ErrantX 16y ago
Agreed. Having done it it is entirely possible to live on minimum wage quite comfortably.
The problem is consumerism, and the real problem is people desperate for stuff they can't really afford (like, a big TV) and not accepting they simply cannot afford it.
This sucks, ideally everyone should have what they want.
But life is unfair, and for most it just does not work out.
- pmichaud 16y agoI think you're deluded about how possible it is. Maybe for a single, young, healthy male with very limited space and nutrition requirements it's possible, but add a couple kids to the mix, especially if you're a single parent, then add a medical issue or two, and the situation very quickly becomes untenable. If you're bright you can figure out a way to scrape... until your tire goes flat.
- ErrantX 16y agoObviously it is not a generality. However a large number of people in severe debt and money management are there as a result of the reasons I highlighted. It is misdirection to list the example of "single, kids, illness" as proof of anything. Almost anyone can get ill and hit financial trouble; it is an unexpected and perfectly legitimate problem that can lead you to financial problems, especially if stacked on top of your current circumstances. Just a single mum with two kids? sure it's not going to be luxurious but I know plenty of people who manage and are perfectly happy. Then again, I also know plenty of single mums who waste money like water. I think such circumstances are often irrelevant to the families ability to get by. My argument is this; once you throw consumerism, poor money management and an inability to accept the unfairness into the mix it tips the balance in favour of "generally in debt".