Most couples take a second job to increase their standard of living, but now millions were forced by the pandemic to reduce their standard of living, and many a

Most couples take a second job to increase their standard of living, but now millions were forced by the pandemic to reduce their standard of living, and many are now saying "Wait, this reduction in my standard of living is really an improvement in my standard of living." That's especially true when some phase-shift decision was made, like taking in roommates to one's apartment, or moving back in with one's parents, suddenly one's expenses are much lower, and one can think more carefully about what kind of work one is willing to take.