[grecy]

> My point is that it's an example of extreme privilege and wealth opportunities that most people cannot afford

I understand what you are saying, but I don't agree.

At the time I was earning $48k CAD for a full time job. That is about $24 CAD/hr. or roughly $18 USD/hr.

I lived in a sharehouse with 4 other people. I walked to work, even in -35C winter. I had no phone, no tv. I didn't eat out, I cooked all my own meals. No alcohol. Enjoyment was a walk in the park (free).

I did all of that so I could scrimp and save for years and years until I finally had a meagre savings account, then I hit the road.

I lived full time in a ground tent for 2 years of my adult life. I ate plain oats cooked in a little camp stove for 2 years straight. I camped out in the middle of nowhere most nights which meant I didn't spend money on alcohol or partying.

I made a lot of sacrifices to make that happen, and I think basically anyone with a job could do the same, if they wanted.