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I wouldn't really call my neighbours a "part of my personal life". They're just people who live near me and have relatively little impact on my life. If anythin

by Hamuko 4y ago

I wouldn't really call my neighbours a "part of my personal life". They're just people who live near me and have relatively little impact on my life. If anything, I wouldn't be surprised if people working at my company are more similar/relatable to me than just a random set of people in the same socio-economic class that move next to me.

lallysingh 4y ago
It's not just the people. It's also the same company providing your home, utilities, etc. Are the prices and quality at market norms or are you paying back your wages for extra profit to your employer? That's a lot of eggs in one basket.
- Hamuko 4y ago
  I'm buying the home from the company with a mortgage from a bank, which I assume is not the company's bank. I'd also assume that the utilities are covered by a third-party. And if I have to move somewhere where there's basically no utility companies outside of my employer to service the area, then moving there is basically putting all of the eggs in one basket anyways.
  - lallysingh 4y ago
    Is the company the only basis for your property value? If the company fails or moves out of town, do you lose both your job and all your equity?
lotsofpulp 4y ago
> They're just people who live near me and have relatively little impact on my life. When shit hits the fan, you will suddenly hope they become part of your personal life. It is only in a relatively high trust society with a mostly working police/court/government that you can afford to exclude your neighbors from your personal life. My parents taught me a saying from their native language that translates to the people physically closest to you are your closest family. They are going to be the ones who can help you in times of need (or harm you), so building and maintaining relationships with them is advisable.
uoaei 4y ago
That's extremely sad to hear.
- Hamuko 4y ago
  Why?

by Hamuko 4y ago

lallysingh 4y ago

It's not just the people. It's also the same company providing your home, utilities, etc. Are the prices and quality at market norms or are you paying back your wages for extra profit to your employer? That's a lot of eggs in one basket.

Hamuko 4y ago
I'm buying the home from the company with a mortgage from a bank, which I assume is not the company's bank. I'd also assume that the utilities are covered by a third-party. And if I have to move somewhere where there's basically no utility companies outside of my employer to service the area, then moving there is basically putting all of the eggs in one basket anyways.
- lallysingh 4y ago
  Is the company the only basis for your property value? If the company fails or moves out of town, do you lose both your job and all your equity?

lotsofpulp 4y ago

> They're just people who live near me and have relatively little impact on my life. When shit hits the fan, you will suddenly hope they become part of your personal life. It is only in a relatively high trust society with a mostly working police/court/government that you can afford to exclude your neighbors from your personal life. My parents taught me a saying from their native language that translates to the people physically closest to you are your closest family. They are going to be the ones who can help you in times of need (or harm you), so building and maintaining relationships with them is advisable.

uoaei 4y ago

That's extremely sad to hear.

Hamuko 4y ago
Why?