• blueeggsandyam@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I didn’t have to do that 15 years ago. By your logic, 45 years from now people just have to accept living with 7 other people to be able to afford to someday buy a home. You’re are just moving the goal posts so you can continue blaming the people for a situation caused by corporations and the rich.

    • RBWells@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Ah but we did have to split rent 5 ways in the late 80s, just to barely get by. Nice that you didn’t have to but we did. The difference is that we knew it was possible to do better - used that time to go to school and get a degree that got me a different job and more money.

      And technically even now, splitting the mortgage with husband. One income would not get close to covering the bills.

      Arguing for social change should not keep one from offering advice on surviving the current situation and getting ahead. Roommates are a time honored way of getting by.

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      1 year ago

      Which do you think will improve your life more, blaming the rich and staying broke, or making a temporary sacrifice to save money?

      • blueeggsandyam@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        Last time I checked, you could try to make changes to society and save money at the same time. How much has posting on the internet blaming average people for their problems improved your life? Which do you think will improve your life more, arguing with someone over the internet or getting a second job with your extra time?