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Did the "American dream" change over time, or was it just my interpretation of it? (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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So growing up, I had this idea that the American dream was about that if you put in an honest amount of work, you would be rewarded with a good life. This would mean you would be able to take care of yourself and your family, afford a car and a house. In my view, working one job would probably be enough.

Nowadays, I get the idea that the American dream has become about working your ass off in order to have a chance to become a millionaire. Somehow glorifying “the grind” appears to be a part of it too now.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How can you live on only $45 / day, $225/week, $900/month?

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I get $120 a day. 8 hours at $15. I only actually need 3 hours to get my job done if that and I have 8 hours to do it in.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Ah ok that makes more sense. Don't feel obligated though to stay at a job that only pays $15/hr. There are jobs out there that can pay far more so it doesn't hurt to aggressively negotiate terms.