How did we create a society where we can’t afford to live in our own country?

Re:How did we create a society where we can’t afford to live... by diogenescynic on Wednesday October 25, 2017 @11:49AM (#15551110)

>He won't have too much trouble pulling in 50-70,000 in some white collar job and, considering the cost of living, he'll be quite comfortable. Probably more comfortable than a 100k job in SF or LA.

This was an Uber driver... you think Uber drivers are making 100k? You really think an Uber driver is gonna find a 50-70k white collar job in Kansas?

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Re:How did we create a society where we can’t afford to live... by charcoal23 on Wednesday October 25, 2017 @01:47PM (#15552275)

The Uber driver will not always be an Uber driver. And probably has something already lined up if he's paying for his new house via a mortgage. The reference to a 100k job was making a comparison between the quality of life in different parts of the country, and not an assumption the Uber driver was actually making 100k.

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Re:How did we create a society where we can’t afford to live... by diogenescynic on Wednesday October 25, 2017 @02:24PM (#15552690)

Can’t tell if you’re trolling but you’re making some seriously unfounded assumptions based on zero information because it fits the outcome you want. I could just as easily make different assumptions to end up with different results.

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Re:How did we create a society where we can’t afford to live... by charcoal23 on Friday November 03, 2017 @07:54AM (#15618420)

I have no idea what prompted this reaction or an accusation of trolling.

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