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My grandfather supported nine kids on a single government salary and he took them on a vacation to Cape Cod every year. He was a compliance auditor for a feder
by dsfyu404ed 8y ago
My grandfather supported nine kids on a single government salary and he took them on a vacation to Cape Cod every year. He was a compliance auditor for a federal agency. He wasn't the only person like this. His experience is totally unremarkable. It's just amazing how well off everyone was back then.
- paulryanrogers 8y agoHad a grandfather who was a cookie salesman and lived comfortably, even buying a cottage and boat. I suspect it was just a bubble though since his parent's generation were mostly farmers working 12 hour days.