Re:Silicon Valley tech worker fired after blogging about sta...
by kdamken on Monday February 22, 2016 @03:41PM
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I never said they don't need to be paid a living wage. I said that they shouldn't expect to be making tons of money for that kind of work.
Based on her article, she made $19,064.24 a year, or $1,588.68 a month. Is that a lot of money? Not really, but you can make it work. The key is to actually live within your means. Cut the expensive cell phone bill. Get some roommates. Stop eating out and going out for drinks all the time. Sell your expensive car and get a cheaper one (or just bike if you can).
I agree that people should be paid a living wage, but I also think people should be responsible for what they do with their money. If you don't like your current job, work to find a better one. Don't just complain about it on the internet.
Based on her article, she made $19,064.24 a year, or $1,588.68 a month. Is that a lot of money? Not really, but you can make it work. The key is to actually live within your means. Cut the expensive cell phone bill. Get some roommates. Stop eating out and going out for drinks all the time. Sell your expensive car and get a cheaper one (or just bike if you can).
I agree that people should be paid a living wage, but I also think people should be responsible for what they do with their money. If you don't like your current job, work to find a better one. Don't just complain about it on the internet.