• thantik@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Really? Because I make less than $20k a year with 3 kids…tell me how privileged I am. I am FAR below what the poverty line is.

      • can@sh.itjust.works
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        1 year ago

        I continue to be at a loss for words. I’m glad to hear you and your family have realible housing.

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        1 year ago

        Would you be willing to share how you make that work? I can’t imagine living on my own for that much, let alone raising 3 kids. What does a weekly meal plan look like? Do you drive? What are rent and property values like in your area?

        Edit: Just ran some numbers, and I can see how that could be possible, but it’s dangerously lean. We shouldn’t need to live like that. I commend you for making it work, but would like to say that you’re definitely worth more than $20k/yr (especially with all those home improvement skills, but regardless)