You guys remember when I said it's pointless to work for under $50/hr or realistically $300/hr!?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck3s4Q2OTBM
This video I saw on my feed today, illustrates EVERYTHING I've been talking about, including the guy who uses the example of someone earning a $29/hr salary, whereby it took 3 hours of work just to afford a lunch meal.
Remember what I said, I think it was that even if a check was waiting for me to pick up for $50 or $100 that I'm barely even motivated to get out of bed for that? I'd tell the customer I'll pick up their check the next time I'm in the area, and I'm not even joking.
I'm going to tell you the little secret (not really a big one) as to why there is the missing link in the way the figures I announce seem unrealistic and unaffordable for most companies to pay out.
An aspect about Inflation that most people do not understand...
The issue is that "Inflation" not just adjusts on a numerical basis, but what is usually not given much attention is the "Scale" of the increments of these amounts.
Therefore, it's an easy way to manipulate a population when they do not have a concept of Scale, or a visual assessment in a way to look at the vastness of the numeric increments on a basis of a graph or some way of scaling it outside of the actual "numbers".
If people understood the unfairness in these aspects, they would understand why I come up with astronomical numbers such as suggesting that even a McDonald's worker should technically be only willing to work for $50/hr TAKE HOME, or why I would refuse to even do construction work for less than $300 per hour TAKE HOME, or why many skilled trades ought to be like $300 per hour TAKE HOME, and the fact that you really need to make $2500 per week TAKE HOME PAY.
Ideally, however, my work schedule, if I had to be employed by someone, would be $300 per hour at a Skilled job, for only 4 hours per day, maybe 3-5 days per week depending on my schedule and and energy levels or the type of work. That is what I would demand right now if I were a youth, say, in the construction field or in some kind of high profession, or even as a Doctor.
Even if I were to be a bricklayer or perform Masonry work, I would not do this for less than $300 per hour, and from what I hear from employees who are either first starting or working for small construction companies, is that some of them are willing to do this work for $18-$19 per hour, not even $20!
Even in the United States, these "figures" would STILL only make you someone on the level of the beginner Middle Class based on current Inflationary Figures, and most people in America do not make anywhere near $130,000 per year.
While someone could technically live with a salary less than this, especially a Single Man, I am speaking on what would be an ideal salary say if a Man has a wife or potentially children even though you know my views on that, this would be his ideal salary and how many hours per week to work, or wages to anticipate, IF his labor was valued and he worked a job that is affordable.
Don't you dare suggest to me that these figures are "bogus" while Women sometimes can do a 1 hour chat on YouTube bringing in $5000 in an hour for just "showing up" and entertaining some Cuckholds online.
My point is, that Men SHOULD insist to demand such wages, or just outright quit their jobs and refuse to work, and make sure Women start working for a change instead. It is unreasonable to think a Man is willing to work for low wages.
So that just goes to show you how skewed the perceptions are about money and earnings, and basing things on what you spend, and meanwhile the Inflation will continue to tick upwards.
When I remind you about the All-You-Can-Eat Buffets I used to go to 15 years ago, 1 Hour of work would WELL cover my Lunch and then some other things if I wanted.
For example, a person 15 years ago, let's say if they made $30 per hour. Most All you could eat buffets around that time averaged at about $8.95 per person, or maybe $15 at a more expensive place.
You'd never leave hungry. COVID was used as an excuse to shut down as many all you can eat buffets as possible and to launch attacks on the food and meat supplies to produce scarcity and increase prices that you now are paying.
Even if it was a regular restaurant back in 2009-2010, you could get full meal plates, even 3 course lunches that costed you under $10.00
The SCALE of the price increases is why people do not understand how they are going broke, and it's also an indicator that these Employers have been banking on you not noticing the "scale" of these increases and that you'd still be willing to work for such peanut wages.
And all those yearly "raises" and mandated salary increases that came out all these past years, and even after "COVID" which the Employers were scraping along to even come up with for you, obviously are just a drop in the bucket and are actually totally meaningless to even put a slight "dent" in Inflation numbers, compared to even how life was going out or affording things even just 15 YEARS AGO!
But the only portion of all this that even the worst person at doing the math on their numbers and earnings, or least financial education would definitely always take note too, is their perpetually empty wallet. Gobs of cash just somehow are always seeming to "vanish".
I will tell you personally right now, that the average meal which maybe includes a drink or two when I go out costs me now between $50-60 on average for lunch. Dinner prices often are higher, and the bill usually runs me closer to about $80.
The fact is that these Employers have been basically living like a Zombie, or Roadrunner, and have long been well off the cliff or ought to otherwise not even be in business if they were to live in REALITY based on actual Inflation Numbers, and what type of salary someone needs to comfortably live, and that their doors ought to be closed long before now already.
And these figures I state, are only valid for TODAY'S TIMES, maybe in fact only this year!
Surely by next year they will be hire, I may say you need to insist $75/hr minimum wage or $500 per hour for skilled labor professions.
Not hard to see why the Corporations now are so obsessed with investing and switching over to Robot workers for the future, and why UBI's will be insisted upon, innit!?
Many people in general, especially in America, are also financial illiterate. They don't understand things about Cash Flow, or even the necessity of having money aside for emergencies in large amounts that you do not touch, ever... They also underestimate the phases in life they will go through in Home Repairs, Necessary Upgrades, or other expenses associated with Damage from Harsh Weather, or Aging Home Infrastructure, so on and so forth, or a car if they have one.
I say outright to just DITCH the car. You want to be comfortable!? Get rid of the car, hire a Chauffer.
A Chauffer is one of the most important "service" based persons you can hire in your life, even more so than a Butler or other personal Servant. Trust me on this, it's a NECESSITY if you want to live a Comfortable life and with less stress and risks.
again, all of this is why I wish I wasn’t brought into this world
ReplyDelete@zikeKEK, Yeah, everything here now really sucks. And even as bad as everything is, NPC PEOPLE are making it ALL WORSE and completely insufferable.
DeleteIt is really bad, yes sir....
ReplyDeleteYou have to learn how to game the system. I don't have time to go into details, but off the top of my head...
1. You always evaluate a job by the HOURLY rate, not the salary, etc.
2. Stress levels should ALWAYS be low, if you are working for others. Better off not doing the job is the stress is too high.
3. You have to align with family to help out with the bills. Buying a home together, etc. I know this is not ideal, so you might have to find friends with the same vision. Unfortunately, most people are greedy sacks of shit, so you have to be very careful on who you can trust to spilt bills, etc. I have had friends and family both fuck me over for thousands, ,as I was the owner of some property and never got paid. Still, might be worth the risk.
4. NEVER go out to eat. There is NO fucking value. The food sucks too. The overpriced meals just will burn your wallet.
5. Cut corners as much as you can at work...just make sure you NEVER get caught.
6. ALWAYS be behind in your work. Because if you get caught up, the employer will only find more work for you to do.
7. Look to live in cities/towns with low cost of living and you are comfortable in. NEVER leave in a big city, unless your pay is at least 150K, and that is somewhat low in this inflated economy.
Ok, just off the top. Also, I would use sorch earth polices to fuck over credit card companies by filing bankruptcy when needed and generally NOT paying debt until you have at least 100K in liquid cash for emergency...and if you are going to pay debt, ALWAYS pay it slowly....remember the money is fake. SO, you have to play the game and not let that get into your head too much, especially if you are facing a financial crisis...the crisis is about NOT real, so, relax and don't be scared to fuck over these financial institutions that want to enslave you and make your life miserable. This is part of going on the offensive vs. these demonic financial institutions. Default is your friend.
@Joey Aragon
DeleteThanks for the tips Joey, and I really agree with these points.
Being health and money conscious I almost NEVER go out to eat.
I've been cursed with small portions, over dry over salted meat, sauces thickened with cheap ingredients that give me migraines, things that likely have tons of preservatives in them etc.
And yes expensive cities are NOT worth it,
you'd be surprised but they don't even have that much of a pay increase like some people think! But you bettttt the landlords and government will be demanding huge payments on rent for you!
I know this is kind of cliche, but you can bet the cost of things will go up but not the pay
@Joey Aragon since the recent really bad economy, I am now sinking financially and my savings are disappearing due to me spending more than I earn. I am guilty of number 4 because I go out to eat with friends, but what ruins me is drinking alcohol out at bars and pubs. Would you say that is a waste of money despite the atmosphere a good venue can bring? I have tried drinking alcohol at home but it’s pretty boring.
DeleteIn terms of debt, I am getting close to that level and have always told myself don’t worry because it’s all fake anyway. The only issue I see with debt is when credit card companies charge interest, is it still advisable to pay off debt slowly when there is interest? I mean inflation in some cases could be higher than credit card interest.
100k in liquid cash is an extremely unrealistic goal for me even when living frugal. I earn 25K per year and even saving 25% of my income would mean it would take 16 years. Also by the time I would finally reach that 100K, it would probably have the purchasing power of 10K today by then. Do you fear inflation when dealing with savings?
Another thing that needs to be done: question and then overtake the banking system (bank reserves creating central bank on top - ordinary money creation commercial banks below that, with the major shareholders of the commercial and investment banks and big corporations secretly controlling the central bank). These banking controllers have access to an unlimited amount of money they create and move around in order to shape the world to their liking. Everyone who strives for „success“ then goes along with them.
ReplyDeleteThat's their game, to create money out of thin air, while 99.9 percent have to work to live.
ReplyDeleteInternational banker mind tricks.
You HAVE to cut corners in this system and understand this nonsense.
Once you figure it out, you will make better decisions.
Such as NEVER busting your ass at work. A slow pace is ideal. And if they don't like it, find another jobs.
Thanks Joey, it's great to hear this,
DeleteYea it's crazy seeing how much some people make compared to others...
like certain business people bankers or government officials...
And how much more people make for working much less, that's what infuriates me most.
And now people act like you should be grateful for whatever you get because there's less jobs now, what bllsht.
Meanwhile with all their money, their deciding the policies and how this world goes, while the people actually running it have no say in it.
This system is horrible.
Also something I found out- a company will literally cut their employees even if they technically don't have to, just to increase their margine of profit so more investors will buy their stocks or invest in them.... wtf!
Dude my job is incredibly draining and busy and important and I'm only making $17.5 an hour, and the company I work for makes 50K-80K over 12 hours(how long my shift is) just on the unit I'm on alone, I only take home $210 and there are only 2 other staff with me....
ReplyDeleteI also heard my coworker asked for a $2 increase in pay and they said it was not within their budget.... and this coworker is making less than $25 an hour mind you. Also he told me they will offer you a $0.20 raise every 6 months- but they denied it to him because he didn't fill out their 'weekly check-ins' where you write what you liked and didn't like about the week, not even a necessary part of the job.
I also got my annual review back and got 100% on it but no raise was brought up, to be fair I've only been working for 5 months tho.
Also, I don't understand this, pay baised on experience if I'm doing the same, and as good, a job as someone else...?! It's not like I'm making that much in the first place...!
I've also gone a handful of days without break during my whole 12.5 hour shift because we were so busy!
I wish I wasn’t such a slave for money. Sometimes I wonder if there’s more dignity in being a criminal.
ReplyDeleteWell, the criminals are running the world....
DeleteT345, also remember to never sign a bad review...you don't have to consent to doing this.
ReplyDeleteAlways look busy at work, also. But, don't work hard...play the game.
Look at work as a time to relax...if you do that, you will crush it.
And if you don't play into their consumerism game, you will win there as well.