why isn't the standard "people on minimum wage can't afford a room in a group house"? is it cause everyone on minimum wage *can* afford a room in a group house, so the headlines aren't very exciting?
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I am somewhat mystified by why it is supposed to be shocking that the least-productive people society has chosen to permit employers to hire are unable to afford the hallmarks of a typical middle-class lifestyle
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Because over the last 100 years as a society we have gotten infinitely more productive but the proceeds have been held onto by the upper class while the working class work the same amount or more to produce more than they ever have but somehow get paid less for it.
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Why shouldn't they? Housing should get cheaper and more accessible with technological improvements in building over time, just like almost every other product and service. The only reason it hasn't is because our states restrict new supply of it.
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And the fact that a 70k salary in the 90s was excellent. Prices have gone up, salaries have not.
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I think the argument is that single parents should be able to afford housing. Which is interpreted as minimum wage workers should be able to afford a 2br apartment
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that's insane to me; we just then outlaw anybody who's down to work for less and doesn't have a family
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Does your opinion on this change if the person in question has children (or other dependents)?
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I think it's important to note here: if minimum wage can afford you a modest 2 bedroom place, then you could STILL have roommates and work part time while you, say, get education, or further your side project or artwork. The issue is that work shouldn't be your only focus in life
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