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Los Angeles woman infuriated that younger Americans need two jobs just to survive, says they’ve been ‘sold a scheme’ — here’s how this alarming trend may also hurt the economy
moneywise ^ | Apr 24, 2024 | Sabina Wex

Posted on 04/24/2024 8:13:13 PM PDT by where's_the_Outrage?

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Azar believes that her generation has been “sold a scheme.” A college degree no longer guarantees you a stable job that pays you enough to support yourself or family.

You get a non STEM degree in women studies, basket weaving, etc., do not expect a high paying job. Most of the non-STEM degrees can be close to worthless and bury you in debt.

I worked 2 jobs from 1984 to 2002. Glad I did. The 2nd job was the Army Reserve, wow is it paying off now, especially with healthcare for my family. It was painful at times like in 2001-2002 where I was a commander putting in about 20 hours a week unpaid.

1 posted on 04/24/2024 8:13:13 PM PDT by where's_the_Outrage?
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

I worked 65 to 70 hours a week for 20 years. Does that count as 2 jobs.


2 posted on 04/24/2024 8:19:08 PM PDT by Fai Mao ( Starve the Beast and steal its food.)
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Well, there was a time back in the 70’s when
for a couple of years, I had 3 different jobs and
I was attending college off and on as I could afford it,
all at the same time.

I survived.


3 posted on 04/24/2024 8:20:08 PM PDT by Repeal The 17th (Get out of the matrix and get a real life.)
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I worked 65 to 70 hours a week for 20 years. Does that count as 2 jobs.

"What you mean only two jobs, you lazy lima bean!"

4 posted on 04/24/2024 8:20:17 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

The bill of goods that was sold is that there can be an unlimited growth in government without drastic results on the economy and quality of life.


5 posted on 04/24/2024 8:23:37 PM PDT by rottndog (What comes after America?)
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“We’re all Keynesians now.”


6 posted on 04/24/2024 8:24:59 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

They’ve been sold something, that’s for sure


7 posted on 04/24/2024 8:26:08 PM PDT by bigbob
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It’s only going to get much, much worse.

Hillary started the outsourcing for donations.

The people in those countries make $3.00 hour. Yet Hillary and her band are considered heroes to the idiots.


8 posted on 04/24/2024 8:28:04 PM PDT by OakOak (Misinformation Campaign on your TV)
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I joined the National Guard at 18 and had that as a second job for over 25 years.

Worked a full-time job 6 days a week and managed a gym and some apartments on top of shingling roof and pouring concrete in my free time after work.

Things that are considered necessities now days do suck a lot of money. Cell Phones and Cable TV just too name a few.

There is no free ride if you want to be successful.

9 posted on 04/24/2024 8:29:01 PM PDT by Newbomb Turk
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After I retired from the reserves I got 2 quick promotions to a top level engineering position, 60-70 hours a week taking the place of the 2nd job. The good news is that the pay increases more that covered the lost Army reserve pay.


10 posted on 04/24/2024 8:30:50 PM PDT by where's_the_Outrage? (Drain the Swamp. Build the Wall.)
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The L.A.-based marketing consultant...

Is that even a real job?

"Consultant" implies gig work rather than a salaried position. I'm sure some consultants make tons of money, but I'm guessing that most are "consultants" because they can't find a steady position.

And how much does a typical "marketing" consultant make?

11 posted on 04/24/2024 8:31:36 PM PDT by Angelino97
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She says we are supposed to be relaxing on the weekend.

When I worked the weekend was to get chores done that couldn’t be done during the work week.

….


12 posted on 04/24/2024 8:33:15 PM PDT by Mears
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

But Biden says it’s the best economy ever.


13 posted on 04/24/2024 8:35:01 PM PDT by rey
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When you reach 60 it becomes worth it. God blessed me with a daughter when I was 58, when I was 65 she was diagnosed with a birth defect necessitating major surgery and 7 days in the hospital. Cost me about $1500 total. Would have been ruined if I didn’t have Tricare.


14 posted on 04/24/2024 8:37:06 PM PDT by where's_the_Outrage? (Drain the Swamp. Build the Wall.)
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Weekends and eight hours workdays are for government freeloaders.
15 posted on 04/24/2024 8:37:35 PM PDT by oldbrowser ( democrats and Democracy are polar opposites)
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Actually, most Keynesians aren’t even Keynesians. According to Keynes, when the economy is functioning well, government spending is supposed to be reduced. When have “Keynesians” ever supported cutting government spending?


16 posted on 04/24/2024 8:43:53 PM PDT by rottndog (What comes after America?)
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*** We’re all out here in college loan debt with jobs that are not covering all of our bills, so we’re getting second jobs on the weekends,” she added.***

Let me guess…your bills include lavish vacations, eating out frequently, high end clothing, a cleaning lady for your domicile, a fancy car, and specialty wines from your favorite vineyard. That is the LA way, right?


17 posted on 04/24/2024 8:44:52 PM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TPetty)
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LOL. Reminds me that I moved back to USA in 2018, we arrived with 6 bags, that was it to restart our lives in the USA. I used the VA to buy a house, bought a 2nd hand PU truck, and proceeded to move in. We did a lot of shopping on Craigs list, the Salvation Army, Goodwill, etc. I’m not embarrassed to wear 2nd had clothes. And we made it.


18 posted on 04/24/2024 8:55:44 PM PDT by where's_the_Outrage? (Drain the Swamp. Build the Wall.)
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"...Azar believes that her generation has been “sold a scheme.” A college degree no longer guarantees you a stable job that pays you enough to support yourself or family. “We’re all out here in college loan debt with jobs that are not covering all of our bills, so we’re getting second jobs on the weekends,” she added..."

She is a dumb-ass Leftist. I don't know what kind of degree she has, it didn't say. But I'll bet it isn't something that provides real value.

A college degree doesn't "guarantee" anything. Hard work, self-motivation, and dedication does. She can stuff her college loan debt up her stupid ass.

Sure, I got the GI Bill when I got out of the Navy. But instead of taking out loans and going to some Ivy League school, or asking my parents for money, I lived at home, commuted to a state college, and worked jobs all through college. I did it that way so I wouldn't be saddled with debt, or put my parents in debt.

I am nearing the end of my career, and I spent the last 30 years working 60 hours a week (often more) and I did it because I wanted to be self-sufficient, be a contributor to a prosperous society, prepare for the day when I would have to fend for myself, and have a roof over my head, clothes on my back, and food on my table.

I never did any of it "for the money". I was never motivated by money. Never. I did it because I wanted those basic things, and I realized very early that if it is money that motivates you, you will never, never be happy. I have always worked as hard as I could, and it brought me respect from people, self-confidence, and satisfaction in knowing that if I did a job to the best of my ability, money would take care of itself, and it did.

I always worked under the premise that I had to provide value to my employer, so that they would find a way to keep me around if things ever got tight, and when things did, and my job disappeared, they made a new job and offered it to me. I had the luxury of working for great bosses, but I have concluded that, even if they were bad bosses, they would have been a good one for me in any case, because I strove first and foremost to satisfy my boss and make their job easier by giving my all and more, not complaining, putting my head down and getting things done.

I worked hard not to make money, but to make my employer WANT to keep me around and pay me better. It worked for me. I know it doesn't work for anyone, but that was my path to success and fulfillment.

There is always time to enjoy yourself. I always believed, and still do, in the "work hard-play hard" mindset. I did burn the candle at both ends for decades. As it is now, I still only get about five hours of sleep at night.

Yeah. I am feeling reflective, as I am contemplating notifying my employer of my impending retirement. If I count my military service, I have been at work for 50 years now, and I am ready, though I still don't want to retire, but I need to. I am tired. I hated reading that article.

19 posted on 04/24/2024 8:59:04 PM PDT by rlmorel (In Today's Democrat America, The $5 Dollar Bill is the New $1 Dollar Bill.)
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Great success stories, but these people don’t have a chance at owning homes, and it’s going to get much worse.

Companies openly advertise they just want several productive years, not careers.

This is different. If there’s a Papa John’s at the end of your street, you have to call the Philippines to place an order.

US Leaders sold out the people.


20 posted on 04/24/2024 9:00:51 PM PDT by OakOak (Misinformation Campaign on your TV)
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