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There is more to it. Those with insecure jobs are in precarious positions or already lost them. While those with secure jobs (like most people in here) are enj
by cblconfederate 6y ago
There is more to it. Those with insecure jobs are in precarious positions or already lost them. While those with secure jobs (like most people in here) are enjoying their WFH.
- Sohcahtoa82 6y ago> While those with secure jobs (like most people in here) You've alluded to a good point here that I think HN needs to remember. HN lives in a bit of a bubble. The proportion of people making less than $60K/year is significantly less than other forums like reddit. Most of us work tech jobs, with a considerable fraction in Silicon Valley making a Silicon Valley wage. Whenever a topic involving poverty or low wages is brought up on HN, it becomes crystal clear how few people on HN have ever struggled with it.
- takeda 6y agoI think though impact is just delayed (like it was in 2008). Most of the businesses often rely on income generated by providing service to those that are affected.