That’s a great and fair point. I completely agree. But I’ve been on the hiring side of jobs paying $70-$100K and people balking at the basic work being asked of them. But you make a valid point.
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These days, 70k isn't much if you've got kids, and car, and student loans.
aug 15, 2025, 4:09 am • 2 0 • view
Of all three, it's the student loans that will never, ever diminish it's hold over your life or freedom! I have already paid off my home, but my student loan remains, even while paying extra every month. Because of punitive interest rates, my balance is now larger than when I took it out.
aug 15, 2025, 4:21 pm • 0 0 • view
Give me all that and the 70k and I can live happy. Try all that at $27,000/ year; most people are and not making it.
aug 16, 2025, 1:06 pm • 1 0 • view
I hear you. I am in the same boat, but housing can be so expensive. I don't know how much taxes would be deducted, but at 70k, you maybe have $5000 a month and in many cities, more than half of that is rent. Don't resent the guy who is only a bit better off than you. Hate the super rich.
aug 17, 2025, 3:22 am • 3 1 • view
I don't hate the guy a bit better off than me, because that guy is in debt at higher level is all. It is the greedy rich I do not like because they never did anything to deserve their super riches.
aug 17, 2025, 8:42 pm • 0 0 • view
If I was physically able to do the job, I'd want to learn to repair wind turbines. Good pay and I believe in renewable energy. I just know my body, and it would break down. I come home from my current job in pain every time.
aug 15, 2025, 2:23 am • 13 0 • view