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How to Thrive on $10 per Hour: A Manual

Rexedgar said:
Pool is definitely not included in $750 per month rent! :mrgreen:


https://www.deptofnumbers.com/rent/us
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:mrgreen:

I lived in this place once upon a time, in Charlotte. My old two-bedroom 3rd-floor apartment (the "Fantasia") would now go for $1250/mo, so $625 per person (more or less, depending if you want the person in the bigger room to pay more of a share), and the facilities are quite nice, including the pool.

https://bhmanagement.com/communities/the-piedmont-at-ivy-meadow/floorplans/
 
Harshaw said:
:mrgreen:

I lived in this place once upon a time, in Charlotte. My old two-bedroom 3rd-floor apartment (the "Fantasia") would now go for $1250/mo, so $625 per person (more or less, depending if you want the person in the bigger room to pay more of a share), and the facilities are quite nice, including the pool.

https://bhmanagement.com/communities/the-piedmont-at-ivy-meadow/floorplans/
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That’s not “living,” that’s concessions that you make while you are climbing the ladder. You have a roommate now that’s not family?

Ramen soup isn’t eating, either.
 
Grokmaster said:
Does it include advice to IMPROVE YOUR MARKETABLE SKILLS?
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Exactly!

$10/hr is the going rate for a low skill, high replaceability job that should only be a stepping stone to a better position.
 
Rexedgar said:
That’s not “living,” that’s concessions that you make while you are climbing the ladder. You have a roommate now that’s not family?
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No. But I had roommates in my 20s, as many people do.

Has that gone out of style? If so, that's not a problem with the system; that's a problem with people wanting things before their time.
 
Harshaw said:
No. But I had roommates in my 20s, as many people do.

Has that gone out of style? If so, that's not a problem with the system; that's a problem with people wanting things before their time.
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“...in your 20’s?” You reinforce my point. $10.00 an hour, $1600 a month, doesn’t stretch very far. My 20’s are so far in the rear-view that I really cannot post as an expert.......
 
Rexedgar said:
“...in your 20’s?” You reinforce my point. $10.00 an hour, $1600 a month, doesn’t stretch very far. My 20’s are so far in the rear-view that I really cannot post as an expert.......
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Yeah, in my 20s, as most people who would now try to live on $10/hr are likely to be, and as the OP appears to be alluding to, with references to "community college."
 
Harshaw said:
Yeah, in my 20s, as most people who would now try to live on $10/hr are likely to be, and as the OP appears to be alluding to, with references to "community college."
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“Therefore, an individual making $10/hr wage with taxes included, even in the absence of other benefits, will be able live a comfortable local lifestyle with bills payed, necessities met, and some pocket change for spending and/or saving. Further, one could up their hours to 50 or 60 per week, which still provides enough free time to read a book a week, train/exercise, engage in hobbies, etc., relax/sleep.

For 50 hrs: 8.3x50x52=21,580. Also, some money will be back awarded during tax season, say several hundred. Then, about $22,000 per year. Potential to save $7000 per year.

For 60 hrs: 8.3x60x52=25,896. Again, money will be back awarded, say several hundred again. Then, $26,300 per year. Potential to save $11,3000.”


I’m not seeing where the OP is posting that this scenario is for people climbing the ladder. Maybe work more hours? $10.00 per is probably going to be a labor-intensive job, so there is physical wear and tear. I’ve exhausted my opinions on this topic, :2wave:
 
Rexedgar said:
“Therefore, an individual making $10/hr wage with taxes included, even in the absence of other benefits, will be able live a comfortable local lifestyle with bills payed, necessities met, and some pocket change for spending and/or saving. Further, one could up their hours to 50 or 60 per week, which still provides enough free time to read a book a week, train/exercise, engage in hobbies, etc., relax/sleep.

For 50 hrs: 8.3x50x52=21,580. Also, some money will be back awarded during tax season, say several hundred. Then, about $22,000 per year. Potential to save $7000 per year.

For 60 hrs: 8.3x60x52=25,896. Again, money will be back awarded, say several hundred again. Then, $26,300 per year. Potential to save $11,3000.”


I’m not seeing where the OP is posting that this scenario is for people climbing the ladder.
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Then you should have kept reading, maybe:

Thus, not only would one be able to survive, they can (a) attend Community college and/or 4 year College (b) save up to purchase their own home/land within a few years or so (c) spend excess money on trips, etc. as they please upon their own discretion.
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Lutherf said:
Exactly!

$10/hr is the going rate for a low skill, high replaceability job that should only be a stepping stone to a better position.
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Everyone should have lots of money and good health, yes. Meanwhile, in the real world...
 
joko104 said:
You've GOT to be kidding holding out Henry Ford as the champion of working people. :lamo
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No, that's not what he wrote. What he wrote is true. Henry Ford understood that if you make it possible for the working man to afford your products and services, the working man will make you wealthy.

On the other hand, if you suppress wages and benefits, if you shift the tax burden to the working man, he will have less discretionary income to spend on your goods and services, and without enough demand, you can go out of business. Fact.
 
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