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When you take into account the charisma, contacts and drive it takes to become a member of Congress, someone like that is going to have a lot more opportunities
by thekevan 3y ago
When you take into account the charisma, contacts and drive it takes to become a member of Congress, someone like that is going to have a lot more opportunities that make more than $174k and involve a lot less hassle.
Plus throw in having to maintain two places to live. If you come from an area with high real estate values, that and your place in DC are going to take a big bite out of that salary.
- JumpCrisscross 3y ago> that and your place in DC are going to take a big bite out of that salary Many freshman lawmakers live together in D.C. From what I've heard, it's both fun and productive, with the stories I've heard reminescent of start-ups' garage days.