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Poverty is being poor. That's the definition. And it's not about expectations. Every morning I hope nothing bad will happen that could upset my precarious balance that keeps me in a home. If I get a little money there are several important things I need to spend it on. The choice for you is which thing you want. The choice for me is which I need least. Is it my rotting teeth? If I fix my car now and my tooth shatters I'll be in excruciating pain for months until I can get it fixed. If I save money for my tooth I may miss a job interview. If my computer dies I can't apply for work, and it's on its final legs. This is the calculus of poverty. Fifty dollars of fresh vegetables tastes nice and will help my health. But that means I have less to eat this month. I can pay off a credit card but what's the point when I know I'll have to charge it back up in two months, and with "borrowed money" credit which has higher interest? Poverty isn't what you think it is. It's a grinding battle to survive. I'm not looking at others in envy, I'm focused inwards for optimization.
I hope one day everyone is what you call rich and I can't understand the thinking that sees a need for socioeconomic stratification.
You are probably in poverty. Do you struggle with drug/alcohol abuse? That is usually the case. Hate to say it, but it's true. If so, focus on overcoming that if it's causing you more bad than good.
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[–] AmaleksHairyAss ago (edited ago)
Poverty is being poor. That's the definition. And it's not about expectations. Every morning I hope nothing bad will happen that could upset my precarious balance that keeps me in a home. If I get a little money there are several important things I need to spend it on. The choice for you is which thing you want. The choice for me is which I need least. Is it my rotting teeth? If I fix my car now and my tooth shatters I'll be in excruciating pain for months until I can get it fixed. If I save money for my tooth I may miss a job interview. If my computer dies I can't apply for work, and it's on its final legs. This is the calculus of poverty. Fifty dollars of fresh vegetables tastes nice and will help my health. But that means I have less to eat this month. I can pay off a credit card but what's the point when I know I'll have to charge it back up in two months, and with "borrowed money" credit which has higher interest? Poverty isn't what you think it is. It's a grinding battle to survive. I'm not looking at others in envy, I'm focused inwards for optimization.
I hope one day everyone is what you call rich and I can't understand the thinking that sees a need for socioeconomic stratification.
[–] AnarchyChad ago
You are probably in poverty. Do you struggle with drug/alcohol abuse? That is usually the case. Hate to say it, but it's true. If so, focus on overcoming that if it's causing you more bad than good.
[–] AmaleksHairyAss 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
You're avoiding my point about the nature of poverty.