Gen Z Can’t Afford the Rent

[Scustin Bieburr]

People need to real their history books again.

There's a conspicuous effort to keep the history of labor rights in this country under wraps as well as to hide stories of successful slave escapes and revolts.

Most people don't know who Lucy and Albert parsons are or anything about John brown or the Maroons. They don't want people growing up learning about the times where people have fought back and were literally killed because they wanted to be treated like human beings instead of livestock.

 

[R=G]

You gotta be Gen X or something because you seem very much detached to the realities that millennials and younger generations face. My first apartment as an adult was a 1 bedroom & was less than 700 a month. In Charlotte. I was making like $20 an hour. This was more than a decade ago. But apparently some companies still want ppl working for the dub and less… but good luck finding a one bedroom for less than 1200 or a 2 bedroom less than 1600

I see apartments that cheap on Zillow..it just looks raggedy..I live by a lake and have access to endless amounts of eateries that are 5 mins away. The mall is 7 mins away. 3 Publix and two Krogers less than 5 mins away. I feel for people stuck in bad spots...you ain't got a car in my zone..you're fukked but I rent brand new 2023s every week so it's no big deal to me. Picking one up tommorrow.

 

[Wild self]

There's a conspicuous effort to keep the history of labor rights in this country under wraps as well as to hide stories of successful slave escapes and revolts.

Most people don't know who Lucy and Albert parsons are or anything about John brown or the Maroons. They don't want people growing up learning about the times where people have fought back and were literally killed because they wanted to be treated like human beings instead of livestock.

Yep. The concept of a "worker Union" is almost impossible for them to imagine. People do anything BUT to work as a united front and topple these oppressive wage slavery operators nowadays.

 

[Sterling Archer]

Stop spending frivolously frontin for social media and get a real

But the hoes gotta choose breh. My rizz wont allow me to do anything less.

 

[Cakebatter]

Sis, we BEEN tryin' to tell these cats that trades are ALWAYS looking, but they are still under the impression that, as you put it, a 'degree is necessary'. There's no shame in being a plumber, electrician, mechanic, truck driver, etc. These are ALL lucrative occupations.

Not everybody is cut-out for intellectual pursuits or would succeed in a college environment. Those that are should be encouraged to do so.

There's also no shame in being in the Military despite what cats in here parrot. Most of us that have been in are more than happy to tell it like it really is, how NOT to fukk-up, and how to benefit from it. Just like college, not everybody is cut-out for it. Those that are should be encouraged to do so.

Hell, all these gun-nuts and fake-militants on here should go into Law Enforcement since they care so much about the Black Community and safety.

All these career suggestions fall on deaf ears and/or will be met with ridicule, Hyper-Skepticism, derision, and smilies/gifs.​

I worked in the high end AV industry. I installed home automation systems in mansions along side most trades (HVAC, Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters, etc) The number of trade jobs are small, their pay is not keeping up with inflation, and they are forced to retire earlier than STEM grads due to the effect the work has on their bodies. Again, its "Learn to Code 2.0" Its just a meme comment. It can work as personal advice to an individual, but as I've written many times prior, there aren't enough trade jobs to suffice a fraction of the workers looking for viable careers.

 

[Rekkapryde]

Exactly.

It used to be that you could even use the equity in your home that you bought to pay for medical expenses in old age, but a lot of people aren't even able to pay off the interest on debt including the mortgage.

If you're old in America and don't own property you're basically expected to just kill yourself. People should remember the reason that man killed the former Japanese prime minister. His mother lost everything she had due to a scam that the prime Minister himself was affiliated with.

Again, don't be shocked if more people start turning up with that kind of energy as their parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts start dying saddled with debt which is the result of a government that cares more about the rights of corporations than the electorate itself.

Greed has been the downfall of every country.

shyt has gotten out of control since Reaganomics and corporate ass kissing culture became prevalent. fukk the people, fukk unions, fukk anything designed to help the american citizen....

Citizen Welfare and Benefits = bad
Corporate (Rich) Benefits/Welfare = good

it's pathetic that the word Union has become synonymous with Satan in the country. But who controls the media? The Rich and Corporations. Not a coincidence.

There was a time when profit sharing with your employees was the norm....now it's all about stockholders and fukk the workforce.

There is no reason for a CEO to make 1000x what the average employee makes at some places. I don't give a damn how good the CEO is...it don't matter without the workers.

Wealth inequality has gotten ridiculous in this country.

There's a reason Greed is one of the 7 deadly sins. It will be the downfall of this country as well.

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

The bootstrap crowd are just wealth-simps, too stupid to realize they economically have far more in common with the homeless in tent cities than with the 1%. Its hilarious reading posts online from fools who think a million dollars makes them rich, like its the 1980s still.

Because in the U.S., having an American Express card with $30,000+ on it to pay for trips and car payments is "better" than the chick who works 9-5 and tries to save some money to pay for essentials.

Everyone tryna stunt. Men wanna be ballers. Women wanna be "models". And they live in a fantasy land where they think one day they gonna be the next "teacher bae" or "trucker bae"

 

[the elastic]

Cooperate with a woman

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[Big Mountain Hélà]

WTF Happened In 1971?

"I don't believe we shall ever have a good money again before we take the thing out of the hands of government, that is, we can't take it violently out of the hands of government, all we can do is by some sly roundabout way introduce something that they can't stop." - F.A. Hayek 1984

wtfhappenedin1971.com

WTF Happened In 1971?

Nixon fukked up the money

Nixon Ends Convertibility of U.S. Dollars to Gold and Announces Wage/Price Controls

Explore the Federal Reserve's history

www.federalreservehistory.org

 

[Cakebatter]

Nixon fukked up the money

Nixon Ends Convertibility of U.S. Dollars to Gold and Announces Wage/Price Controls

Explore the Federal Reserve's history

www.federalreservehistory.org

This should be posted in every thread where people attempt to comment on the state of the economy.

 

[Loose]

Landlords today want INFINITE money

COL, ratesbtaxes and utilities have increased why wouldn't landlords raise their rents? Not every landlord is some rich conglomerate btw, some are every day people.

 

[Wild self]

COL, ratesbtaxes and utilities have increased why wouldn't landlords raise their rents? Not every landlord is some rich conglomerate btw, some are every day people.

Rising rents beyond wages and inflation is a guaranteed way for a rebellion to start. More landlords been violently attacked and killed in the last 36 months than any previous time in American history.

 

[Wild self]

Lloyds Banking Group moves into the private rental sector with launch of Citra living

Lloyds Banking Group today announces its entry into the private rental market by launching Citra Living.

www.lloydsbankinggroup.com

Corporate landlords reap huge profits as rents soar across U.S.

Six biggest property management companies in U.S. made $1.3 billion more in 2022 on inflated rents and extra fees

www.salon.com

Writing is on the wall right there

Why is everyone IGNORING THIS POST???

 

[Peruvian Connect]

Sad part is there are plenty of homes. Most people just drive by abandoned or dilapidated homes that could be fixed up. The government could pay to fix up and sell them.

Just like with most things, everyone is just chasing the newest build homes just because, even though a lot of them are crappy built subdivisions

fixer uppers are pretty pricey as well

 

[Dafunkdoc_Unlimited]

At least I ain’t an ignorant old bitter fakkitworking my ass off at this job and college

I'm working a profession that is lucrative and enjoyable. I 'work' about 20 hours/wk. in the field on salary and subcontract with local utility companies when I feel like it.....

Professional Home Energy Assessments

A home energy audit is the first step to assessing how much energy your home consumes and to deciding what measures you can take to make your home energy efficient and comfortable.

www.energy.gov

Building Performance Institute, Inc. | Home

www.bpi.org

I have a BA. in Mech. Engineering that I paid for outta my own pocket just so I could train more Black people in my profession with less interference.

On the side, I repair PC's. A hobby that generates income steadily.

I am neither a 'fakkit', 'ignorant', 'bitter', nor 'working my ass off' since I actually enjoy what I do.

You sound angry. Must be about time to pay your rent.​