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Not too many years back I was doing well in tech, but not extraordinary. But I was constantly facing challenges related to finances, crime, healthcare, etc. The
by liontwist 2y ago
Not too many years back I was doing well in tech, but not extraordinary. But I was constantly facing challenges related to finances, crime, healthcare, etc. Then one day I got a better job and moved to a high cost of living area, with extremely educated high achievers. All those problems magically went away. My neighbors were nice upstanding people, I had money, my employer had better healthcare, etc.
The point is there is a massive class divide socially, also physically segregation. You can be completely unaware of what it's like to be on the wrong side of it.
The cracks in our society are growing, and the level of sophistication required to navigate our system is increasing.
My circle of friends and family is middle class and college educated. I don't know anyone under the age of 35 who owns more than a town house in a low cost area. What does your peer group look like?
- nradov 2y agoI have large extended family scattered all over the country, and very few of them live in high cost areas. Only two household are in the top 1%. Out of the rest, almost all are working regular jobs outside the tech industry and living regular middle class lives. Most who have been out of school for a few years own their own homes. They haven't been victims of any major crimes. I've met some of their neighbors, too, and they generally seem like nice upstanding people.
- liontwist 2y agoWell whatever demographic differences we have are isolating our experiences so that you see this as a Reddit phenomenon and I see it as real life. Age gap?