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I think the real issue in the UK is the definition of "wealthy". The government seems to think it's people making more than 50k...
by curiousgal 2mo ago
I think the real issue in the UK is the definition of "wealthy". The government seems to think it's people making more than 50k...
- lifestyleguru 2mo agoIn Germany it's 90k EUR, in Poland it's a mere 30k EUR gross on employment contract. No it's not a coincidence, the government knows what they're doing. In short, they are not friends with those on employment contract in private sector. In UK though the salaries are fixed at 25k GBP annually until forever, they simply like this number.
- maverwa 2mo agoJust for context: for an average single paying tax class 1 that’s 4.4k net per month, while the median working single earned 2.2k net in 2025. Source: https://www.destatis.de/DE/Themen/Gesellschaft-Umwelt/Einkommen-Konsum-Lebensbedingungen/Lebensbedingungen-Armutsgefaehrdung/Tabellen/einkommen-einkommensarten-typ-2.html https://www.destatis.de/DE/Themen/Gesellschaft-Umwelt/Einkom...
- lifestyleguru 2mo agoMeantime the average German billionaire, which Germany has the highest number in Europe: [awkward look monkey puppet meme]