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Post by spg on Dec 7, 2021 8:32:28 GMT -5
In certain countries, people with low income suffer a lot. There are countries which are very advanced but is not low income friendly. Are you in one of them?
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Post by Bob on Dec 15, 2021 19:12:31 GMT -5
We’re low income friendly but some people take advantage of it.
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Post by spg on Dec 15, 2021 22:58:09 GMT -5
I see. I assume you live in the US.
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Post by Bob on Dec 18, 2021 18:15:41 GMT -5
Yes, I live in the US.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2021 20:09:00 GMT -5
We’re low income friendly but some people take advantage of it. Same here I saw a beggar with a freaking iPhone! Some people need food banks and soup kitchens but there’s always someone there to take advantage.
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Post by jasonn on Dec 22, 2021 15:17:30 GMT -5
We really need to connect these low income people with jobs - cause there are so many now. Nonetheless, despite the hoopla on the media, getting work isn't a snap many times. Sometimes you need gas to get to work and a reliable vehicle. The gas prices in the USA, at least, are thru the roof! Vehicles? We can't even begin to describe how much car repairs are usually.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2021 15:23:39 GMT -5
If you’re a mental health consumer there are volunteer programs to get experience and other programs to help you find work. They should have services like that for people entering the work force. They all want people with experience so it’s really hard to get your first job.
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Post by henrywrites on May 19, 2022 5:32:13 GMT -5
People over here lack the opportunity to become great people in life. The few opportunities here are always reserved for rich kids to benefit from and that has killed our mindset here
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Post by golden on May 21, 2022 12:09:33 GMT -5
Low income doesn't solve everything and have to stop everything. I had low income and struggling from years as I could not buy everything need kids ir elders.
Low income have to suffer a lot even in buying what they want.
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Post by stluee on May 23, 2022 9:59:01 GMT -5
I'm on disability been contemplating working part time, easing into it gradually. I barely can clean my apartment. I would try home health. What aggrivates me is when food stamps get cut because a person makes $20 more. Inflation food stamps stays the same. We need an increase like last year.
My bag of garden salad, gone from .99cents to $1.50 in one year! People that have no jobs or kids don't get TANIF (temporary assistance to needy familys)Something needs to be done! We are paying for fancy packaging. I don't care if it's a plain white lable as long as I know the brand and it saves me$$
End of rant.
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Post by spice on May 23, 2022 10:20:42 GMT -5
I am on a pension. I do have savings and investments but I am still very careful as to what and how I spend my money on.
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Post by ZandraJoi on May 25, 2022 11:19:24 GMT -5
I'm on disability been contemplating working part time, easing into it gradually. I barely can clean my apartment. I would try home health. What aggrivates me is when food stamps get cut because a person makes $20 more. Inflation food stamps stays the same. We need an increase like last year. My bag of garden salad, gone from .99cents to $1.50 in one year! People that have no jobs or kids don't get TANIF (temporary assistance to needy familys)Something needs to be done! We are paying for fancy packaging. I don't care if it's a plain white lable as long as I know the brand and it saves me$$ End of rant. It definitely is hard on people. Have you tried having your own garden? There are ways to make it more feasible such as raised beds. Then you can try your hand at canning & preserving.
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Post by demonskeith on May 26, 2022 0:10:37 GMT -5
I've only recently started to make a very decent wage for my area, before then since 2009 I've worked some really under paying jobs that has most likely screwed up my future finances, but better late than never I suppose. Hopefully I can keep making more money from here on out.
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Post by henrywrites on May 28, 2022 8:55:22 GMT -5
Low income doesn't solve everything and have to stop everything. I had low income and struggling from years as I could not buy everything need kids ir elders. Low income have to suffer a lot even in buying what they want. I will always say that making efforts to earn more is very important in life. That is the only way we can build on a good life.
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Post by nomad on Jun 28, 2022 11:18:51 GMT -5
I live in a low-income country, however, my income is good above average according to the country's standards. It feels bad to see people suffering due to low income. The feelings become more severe when you realize that you can not help them.
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Post by henrywrites on Jun 30, 2022 5:18:48 GMT -5
I live in a low-income country, however, my income is good above average according to the country's standards. It feels bad to see people suffering due to low income. The feelings become more severe when you realize that you can not help them. The truth is that people that live in an high income country also have those they wish they can help. It is everywhere and we can only do our best to ensure that things work out the way it should be while understanding that we can't help everyone.
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Post by golden on Aug 9, 2022 6:03:02 GMT -5
Low income doesn't solve everything and have to stop everything. I had low income and struggling from years as I could not buy everything need kids ir elders. Low income have to suffer a lot even in buying what they want. I will always say that making efforts to earn more is very important in life. That is the only way we can build on a good life. Yeah that is the main point, but losing hope in several business. In the last two years and presently corona made a huge loss to every business. I am hoping something will be new in next year as brought some goodies to sell. I am business person so this is the problem to depend on myself.
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Post by annie on Aug 11, 2022 10:06:47 GMT -5
I almost pity the materialists out there who will have a more difficult time adjusting to a new way of life.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Aug 13, 2022 9:27:39 GMT -5
I almost pity the materialists out there who will have a more difficult time adjusting to a new way of life. I agree! While we have "things", we are not materialistic. We are not ones to have to get that shiny new toy just 'cos it's out there.
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Post by golden on Aug 23, 2022 6:26:57 GMT -5
I'm on disability been contemplating working part time, easing into it gradually. I barely can clean my apartment. I would try home health. What aggrivates me is when food stamps get cut because a person makes $20 more. Inflation food stamps stays the same. We need an increase like last year. My bag of garden salad, gone from .99cents to $1.50 in one year! People that have no jobs or kids don't get TANIF (temporary assistance to needy familys)Something needs to be done! We are paying for fancy packaging. I don't care if it's a plain white lable as long as I know the brand and it saves me$$ End of rant. It definitely is hard on people. Have you tried having your own garden? There are ways to make it more feasible such as raised beds. Then you can try your hand at canning & preserving. It's not easy for new gardeners, but starting is really a good one for health and family too. I have started long ago and grown many things and favorite leafy vegetable is spinach. We see a lot of fresh and healthy food from our gardens.
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Post by spg on Aug 23, 2022 10:32:14 GMT -5
I must say it is getting harder. Even with a lot of money in hand, people are finding it hard to meet two ends.
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