• Mostly_Gristle@lemmy.world
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      For real. I have a lot of problems right now, and there’s not a single one of those problems that can’t be solved with an adequate amount of money.

      I, like I think a lot of people, fantasize about winning the lottery not because I’m desperate to live in a mansion or to have a $500k sports car in my driveway, but because I dream of watching all my problems absolutely evaporate before my eyes.

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        I have a disability and I’m a student so I have zero physical or mental energy to have a job next to my almost full time study. I used to just be broke all the time. I found out there’s a city government fund for people exactly like me, and it honestly so fucking crazy what that extra 300 euros a month does. It’s not just that I can afford necessities and something fun once in a while but it gives so much peace of mind. One of my cats was sick a few months ago and I could just take her to the vet and have her blood work done without having to stress about it.

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        xactly. Any other problems are usually self made or if not then the money still can ameliorate them greatly. Like being crippled. Better to have a nice house, someone to come clean, with stair lift and such than to be on the streets with a tiny tim crutch.

        • NaoPb@eviltoast.org
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          Probably things like living paycheck to paycheck. Needing a new washing machine or some other device but not being able to afford that yet. Not being able to have your car repaired or buy a car so you have to use public transport and walk long distances to get to your work.

          I mean that’s what I imagine. A little money would make those problems go away. But when your paycheck only covers your rent, bills and food, you never get to save up for things.

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        Find the other people who don’t want to have problems and solve your problems together.

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      True, but do you see anyone rewarding the character in this comic/meme? Nope. That’s because he isn’t greedy, he is just anxious.

      When a billionaire wants more, or a corporation, THAT is a display of greed. Which is rewarded.

      Should’ve wrote my first comment more clearly as it does come off like an okboomer criticism of anyone needing more money