Re:Medieval peasants got more vacation time than modern work...
by notacoward on Friday March 23, 2018 @09:19AM
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Or you exchange that money for other people to do those chores. Home cleaning services, landscapers, electricians, plumbers, car mechanics and drivers (including Uber/Lyft/taxi), cooks or restaurant/takeout food (often plus a third party to deliver same), nannies, dog walkers, and so on. Specialization is the name of the game. I can do some of these things myself, but I can also earn enough in one hour to pay for multiple hours of other people's time and expertise (and amortized equipment). That's a pretty big win compared to a 14th-century tradesperson, or even most nobles.
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