Re:Fewer than 40% of New Yorkers earn a living wage
by runako on Tuesday January 10, 2023 @11:40AM
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> the median owns a home
The median isn't the working poor. We're talking about two different groups of people.
> Your comment is very condescending, typical of the coastal liberal.
I offered a book I found informative to a stranger as something positive. I'm not a coastal liberal, but I do find your response unwarranted. I do genuinely hope the rest of your day goes better.
Re:Fewer than 40% of New Yorkers earn a living wage
by engineer_22 on Tuesday January 10, 2023 @02:26PM
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I got rate-limited for calling you coastal. Have a nice day.
From the Article living wage in Onondaga County is $70,200. The Fed has MHI in that county at $65,000, which I know is enough to afford a home in Onondaga County. As a rule, the median owns a home.
> But yes, they skimp on everything, and then the taxpayer kicks in for their food, (frequently) shelter, healthcare, etc.
Social spending isn't going to the median family.
> I highly recommend Hand to Mouth by Linda Tirado for a first-hand look into being working poor in America.
I don't need to read a book about it. I lived it. My friends and family still live it. Your comment is very condescending, typical of the coastal liberal.