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Re:Don't worry about global population collapse by dalyons on Sunday October 01, 2023 @11:47AM (#37727016)
Also, the modern problem of both parents being forced to work. Previously one would stay home. The two income trap is real.
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Re:Don't worry about global population collapse by jen20 on Sunday October 01, 2023 @01:22PM (#37728181)
It's not a "trap" if it's the only way to buy a house and avoid falling into the renting "trap" instead...
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Re:Don't worry about global population collapse by dalyons on Monday October 02, 2023 @01:30PM (#37741540)
i think you should look up the phrase, because thats exactly what it refers to. That we need two full time incomes to afford a house is a new thing, and is the "trap" we have built for ourselves.
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