My parents, in their 70s, started receiving a guaranteed income supplement (they’re Canadian). They’re still poor, but finally they can afford the basics of survival without having to work full time.

It’s such a huge change.

I mean I’d rather not die gasping for breath

You’ve got me there

Raisins in cookies is high tier. It’s got the sweet and the chew

There is nothing that cinnamon can’t improve though

I was going to say git butler, which wraps git, but actually looks like that’s gone open source

Curse you, I came in here so excited to make this comment

All valid points, but if I may, for me it’s more like

1. I don’t want more drink
2. I like it diluted - lasts longer
3. Cold = sensory heaven
4. It’s never ever cold enough
5. Crunchy water snack when you’re done!

I can gulp like a champ, but I’ve got nothing on this

But the tinkle of ice in a frosty glass though ☺️

How it feels when you forgot it’s the day of presentations

Whoa what is this reference!

Zonal heating and exchanging mêmes with my partner

I don’t want to like suck all the joy out of your life, but check out the cheap hobbies! Reading, writing, knitting, drawing, some sports, etc.

I briefly made the dumbass decision to take up cigars and cognac as “hobbies.” Ugh I don’t know what I was thinking. Anyway, quitting smoking and drinking has moved to much more reasonable substances, like tea and baking.

I’ve never actually been on a vacation, so maybe my view of what constitutes luxury isn’t the norm… Yeah without context I get that 100k+ is just a really good livable income.

So I suppose it depends how long they’ve had it and if they have generational wealth. Like I’ve earned 100k but I’m the only one in my family to do so, so I spend most of it working down debt, and supporting family.

I get that there are richer people. But of my personal experience, it seems like people that don’t have that kind of reverse inheritance of poor roots get to live such carefree lives.

While still being working class ofc

His work is THE HUSTLE and NETWORKING with the office manager about getting half-caff pods while she’s trying to go HOME to her CHILDREN heh while he’s grinding that INBOX ZERO productivity, carefully reading and NODDING INTENTLY - BROW STITCHED IN INTENSE CONCENTRATION as he scans every single business opportunity email and either archives (never delete a lead (NDaL life)) or replies to each one individually. Sleep or inbox zero? The choice is easy for the grinder

Don’t blame me, I only know hot chip

Wasn’t at all surprised to scroll up and see “mentor” in their byline

Growing up poor, and eventually working my way into a tech job dealt me a long stream of culture shocks. Just socialising with people earning over 100k is wild. The vacations, hobbies, and even anecdotes, are all so different than what I imagined. I feel I betray my roots a thousand times a day.

I know this is just basic working class petit bourgeois stuff (that I’m part of), but the carefree attitude is so alien to me. I can’t imagine feeling so entitled to luxury.

Last Days on Mars.