[thackney]

Living in a straw hut collecting welfare is a choice within our control also, but many of us would rather not choose it.

Moving to a location where you can get work close to your home in a better job market is also a choice some of us make. I have done it more than once. I find it much more effective at staying employed and providing for my family that just complaining.

[Realism]

Ok maybe I went a little overboard with the straw hut thing. But you must admit that when consumer prices out pace income the vast majority of us are forced to give up some of our wealth. Which in turn decreases or standard of living.