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> As constructive as this is, perhaps you could elaborate on what the problem is that keeps millions of people in a situation where they earn _exactly_ as much
by scrollaway 5y ago
> As constructive as this is, perhaps you could elaborate on what the problem is that keeps millions of people in a situation where they earn _exactly_ as much as they need to survive, year in and year out?
This isn't the claim, and one reason it's difficult to have a conversation around this with you right now.
I'm not in Switzerland but I do like to figure skate. I'm also very well off nowadays. I was raised by divorced parents, spending some years in the middle-class world, and quite a few more in Greek poverty (ranging from mild to severe, and at one point back in France, inches from the street).
I managed to get to where I am today thanks to safety nets and various EU benefits (as well as some amazing blind luck). I'm under no illusion that I'm both greatly priviledged and extremely lucky. But I do have some relevant experience, yes.
- Grustaf 5y agoWhat is the claim then? Why is it inconceivable that most of these people would be able to save up a few weeks worth of wages?