Americans Want to Believe Jobs Are the Solution to Poverty. They’re Not

Re:Americans Want to Believe Jobs Are the Solution to Povert... by rpvnwnkl on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @08:01AM (#17967600)

Does “learning” really bring you out of poverty?

Or is this the same old trope with an extra step added?

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Re:Americans Want to Believe Jobs Are the Solution to Povert... by dgudkov on Thursday September 13, 2018 @04:06PM (#17982034)

You still need to work hard, but working hard smarter works better than just working hard.

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Re:Americans Want to Believe Jobs Are the Solution to Povert... by YinglingLight on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @08:09AM (#17967656)

Delayed gratification is the mechanism behind all steps.

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Re:Americans Want to Believe Jobs Are the Solution to Povert... by sharemywin on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @09:27AM (#17968435)

someone has to invest in you besides just you. could be parents, government, mentor, investor, teacher.

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Re:Americans Want to Believe Jobs Are the Solution to Povert... by YinglingLight on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @10:35AM (#17969160)

Do you suggest that 'delayed gratification' is a nature/nurture trait?

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Re:Americans Want to Believe Jobs Are the Solution to Povert... by sharemywin on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @12:48PM (#17970642)

As far As I've seen, all traits are a combination of nature/nurture.

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