4 ms·
I think that's a bit disingenuous. It's not always delaying work. There's only so much time and there are some people who cannot afford to live with the time in
by Neywiny 1y ago
I think that's a bit disingenuous. It's not always delaying work. There's only so much time and there are some people who cannot afford to live with the time in the day, the skillset they have, and the market conditions (both income and expenses). Your tone and word choice shows you don't understand the problem at all.
If somebody can BNPL or otherwise credit lifesaving medicine (such as the many people in the USA who die from inability to afford healthcare), that's not play money because they don't want to work.
- PostOnce 1y agoObviously there are edge cases. Debt can be a form of insurance for the individual. However, I stood in line behind someone who financed a bowl of noodles with afterpay, and it got me thinking. Those are the folks I'm talking about.
- Neywiny 1y agoSure, but could that not be an edge case? I'd imagine most people aren't sharing the sadder parts of their life. Or, is it possible they spent the rest of their money on everything more important? Could be argued they should cook at home but still.
- etchalon 1y agoSo you're using a single person you stood behind in a line for a massive generalization but calling one of the largest sources of consumer debt in the US an edge-case? Neat.
- janalsncm 1y agoIt’s not an edge case. The vast majority of debt is mortgages and student loans. Things that people pretty much need, unless you happen to have the upfront cash.