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That is true, but a common theme among many of the stories is how much more they pay compared to other places. These people are literally trading dollars for t
by bena 7y ago
That is true, but a common theme among many of the stories is how much more they pay compared to other places.
These people are literally trading dollars for their mental health. That is the choice they are making.
- _bxg1 7y agoExcept those dollars amount to $28,800/year. Hardly enough to live on in the cities where these offices are, yet more than twice minimum wage ($15 full-time, versus $7.25 at what are often inconsistent hours [Edit: in Florida it's $8.46, but I think the point still stands]). They aren't hustling because they want some extra cash. They're trading their mental health for the basic ability to be a living, eating human being.
- jedimastert 7y agoYeah, 28,000 was barely a livable wage in the incredibly low-cost city I used to live in. I can't even imagine trying to live on it in the cost-of-living-helscape that is silicon valley.
- _bxg1 7y agoTechnically the offices are in Phoenix, Austin, and Tampa. Still, those are major U.S. cities.