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by johnnyanmac 854 days ago
Sadly I can see a lot of workers never truly getting pay raises as they go around jobs, not careers. The progression feels obvious if you have something highly technical, but many don't get to that point.

>I think there’s a conspiracy or a (USA) cultural aversion to not working.

maybe. "American Dream" hasn't died in many's minds.

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>(USA) cultural aversion to not working

It's generally good for people to have activities. That said, if money were totally off the table, I'd probably have retired at least somewhat earlier.