Although I understand your point, buying a used car and renting out a place are two completely different things. Both, however, are time-consuming and nerve-racking processes because, in both cases, you'll find an abundance of lemons. Theoretically, my partner and I have been on the lookout for a new rental house for over 6 months; we haven't been actively looking till now, but it's fair to say that nothing worthy has come up yet. The previous house we rented was in another city, which faced an even larger issue with housing: there weren't any available; your only chance was through word-of-mouth, no advertisements or anything. Thus, you're pretty much stuck with what you find. Where we currently live, there are a few houses available, but most of them are either too small or too expensive for what they offer.

Greece's minimum wage is €670 for all-year-round occupations, and the majority of businesses offer the lowest you can get. The average you'd receive is about €750–€800 because the minimum wage is for 40 hours of work per week and most jobs occupy you for at least 48 hours, which is practically 8 hours of overtime work. You can receive a greater salary if you work in the tourism sector, averaging €1000–€1200 per month for approximately 6–7 months at most. Then, you'll receive 3 months of unemployment benefits (€468 per month) until you return to work.

I'm already living with my partner, so we're splitting rent and utilities; however, that doesn't change the fact that €400 for a small apartment is too much when the minimum wage is so little.

Certainly, I'm not fond of large cities, and I'd honestly prefer to live in a more suburban province that would be less touristy and crowded. The issue with that, however, is that I live on an island, a large one in particular, and all of it is practically touristy. Thus, I can't simply move to another area; even the nearby villages have little to no housing left because people found them to be an affordable solution already.

I'm guessing that you can probably relate too, since Croatia has seen a massive increase in tourism in the past few years, and locals, especially in touristy cities like Dubrovnik or Split, are possibly suffering from the same issues.

It sounds simple enough, even though that doesn't directly solve the housing crisis, as newly constructed blocks of flats are usually sold for personal occupation and are subject to extremely high prices. There's a block of flats being constructed here as we speak, and all the apartments have already been sold at extraordinary prices for the average citizen. So yes, the solution is pretty much to spend more or to move away.
The issue with my current house is that it's way too small to accommodate two people living in it, and larger ones are either way too old with issues or way too expensive; it's like there's no middle ground. The government has proven multiple times that it doesn't care about its citizens at all. I'd explain in more detail, but we'll derail from the discussion, and this matter would only require another thread by itself.

I believe that it's too late to intervene, thus, they simply let it be. It certainly is good for tourism but we can't let locals aside, tourism is a great industry I don't believe the opposite, but it has gone out of hand that's interfering the locals negatively.
Usually living in the suburbs worked, at least in the past, now, even the suburbs have developed so much that it's almost no different than living in the city. This surely depends on where you live, this might be an individual case in my area. The condition to receiving government assistance is usually against you too, there are some requirements that it's hard to qualify, but that's a lengthy discussion for a different matter. Moving to a non touristic city may be a better solution, but like all options, it has major disadvantages too
Real estate agents here suck big time, they are the absolute worst. The majority of them don't do anything more than create a listing on the internet and forget about it. You have to chase them in order to assist you and show you the properties, when it should be the exact opposite. Agents should listen to your needs and assist you to find the optimal property to rent. It used to be that way, but the recent demand in housing lead to a massive increase of so-called agents that lack the skills and the professionalism to be of any help.

I've been inactive for quite a while because I'm in the process of renting a house. I don't know how easy it is in other countries, but here, it's an extremely time-consuming and nerve-racking process. I spent more than a week in the streets without any success.

I know for a fact that many tourist-oriented cities across Europe are facing similar issues due to the increasing supply of Airbnbs and the increase in digital nomads over the years. This is rendering the situation uninhabitable for local residents, who have to face the constantly increasing rents because homeowners prefer to rent to tourists and digital nomads, who have a much higher spending capability. On the one hand, from homeowners' points of view, it's understandable; they want to make the most out of their property, but on the other hand, locals will ultimately be forced to leave the city or live in poor conditions.

For instance, a typical example of how much remote working has spread in Europe and Greece specifically is the following: The official digital nomads Facebook group used to have less than 5,000 users approximately a year ago; now it has over 34,000, which doesn't necessarily mean that all these people live in Greece and work remotely, but I'm trying to emphasize how broader the issue is for locals because there's an increasing interest in short-term rentals. I remember a few years ago, the local newspaper was filled with housing listings, but after the introduction of Airbnb and short-term rentals, this has changed. Not only is there a lack of housing due to the increasing demand and the constantly decreasing supply, but those that are available are too expensive and, in some cases, unsuitable to live in due to how small and improvised they are. My previous apartment was in the basement and suffered from serious humidity and mold issues.

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in my area is about €400, which is still far from being perfect or ideal, often lacking basic utilities such as proper heating or a solar water heater, which is a must for the 300 days a year of sunshine we have. I know that compared to other European cities, this amount of money sounds insignificant, but when the average salary is approximately €700, you can wish yourself good luck living alone. No wonder almost half of the population aged between 18 and 25 still lives with their parents.

In my opinion, it's doubtful that this situation is going to improve anytime soon. Touristic cities are bound to suffer from a lack of available housing for long-term rental, and Airbnb can no longer be regulated in order to create a balance between locals and tourists. What do you think can be done in such cases, and what would you do on a personal level? Move out, stick to paying an extreme amount for housing, or live in a substandard apartment hoping to find something better in the future?

Correct; the concept of wealth is perceived differently by each individual. Who said that I wanted to be rich myself? I don't understand why the OP is indirectly implying that everyone's goal here is to obtain wealth and become rich. There is numerous evidence through statistical analysis that shows that there's a balance between happiness and how much money you earn; for the U.S., it was approximately $70,000 if I remember correctly.

Personally, I'd be satisfied if I made enough money to be independent and live comfortably, and by comfortably, I mean being able to not worry about making ends meet and saving enough to fulfill my wishes.

This constant rushing is quite common among scammers, which should have been a warning sign, but honestly, the nature of this particular scam isn't alarming you. Scammers are constantly flooding discord groups, posing as channel moderators or project developers. Setting up this whole story to gain access to the OP's account isn't the first thing that comes to mind. I honestly wouldn't have suspected it, and probably the majority of us here wouldn't either. I don't see a valid reason to attempt such a scam, apart from being a little more persuasive, since he'd be posing as someone who's already known in the community.

Not all altcoins are shitcoins, though. We can't make such a bold statement when there are so many altcoins that have proven their worth and have a purpose in the cryptocurrency world. I don't disagree that there's an abundance of them that have absolutely no reason to exist, with hundreds popping up every single day, but we can't put them all in one basket. On top of that, if we suppose that all coins except Bitcoin are banned from exchanges, that would cause mayhem in the market and would definitely affect Bitcoin tremendously too. That would also eradicate any competition between different cryptocurrencies, turning investors away from them.

As someone who has given up on the forum twice for long periods of time, even though I had a lot to gain, I couldn't agree more.

Congratulations! I'm guessing that this decade has been quite fruitful, and I'm hoping that you squeezed every opportunity that was presented along your path. I'm also not far from closing one full decade; I signed up on December 7, 2014, even though I was browsing the forum without an account way before my signup date. It's crazy and awfully scary to think about how fast time progresses. We'll soon be 50 years old before we realize it.

Exchanges in general charge minor fees when it comes to depositing or withdrawing coins, and there are also ways to avoid or limit them if they apply. Usually, you can convert to some other coin that has a lesser fee, such as Stellar, Litecoin, or even stablecoins, and withdraw through them; however, I'm understanding that you most likely mean how to withdraw after converting your coins to fiat, in which case, your options are pretty limited to bank withdrawals, something that I wouldn't recommend doing because, depending on the amount, you may be susceptible to taxation.

In general, if you're holding, it's advisable to move your funds to a hardware wallet, or at least a desktop wallet like Electrum, and avoid centralized platforms. Then, when the time comes, you can sell through P2P marketplaces or decentralized exchanges.

I also have high hopes for BNB, and to be honest, I don't see why not. Binance is currently the largest exchange, which plays a huge role in its livelihood and its distant future. While the existence of the Binance Smart Chain is vital for Decentralized finance platforms, this combination is the best of both worlds.

On the one hand, I'm surprised that BNB hasn't recovered after the resolution of the SEC lawsuit yet and has stayed pretty stagnant. On the other hand, this might be a great opportunity to acquire more, because before the lawsuit, it was worth over $320, and now it's barely at $250.

Personally, I'm not depending solely on my salary; I save a decent percentage every month, which is used towards my savings. I believe that I've got enough money to get me going for at least a year without working, so I'm not worried about not making ends meet just because Bitcoin's value has fallen. Thus, I could possibly afford to get paid in Bitcoin if I preferred.

However, I'd rather not have a volatile salary; what's the point anyway? You can't directly spend your Bitcoin towards your daily needs unless you're using an exchange such as Binance by funding their debit card, something that we all know is frowned upon. A stable Bitcoin also wouldn't make sense; use stablecoins if that's what you're after. Get paid in fiat, and then create an investment plan depending on how much money you can afford to set aside for this purpose.

I remember a few months ago a member who was claiming that he was being paid in Bitcoin. I'm not sure if his story was true, but let's suppose it was. Personally, I wouldn't opt for it because salary is part of the money you use to satisfy your daily needs, such as paying for groceries, utilities, rent, and so on. Thus, something as vital as your salary, which is deemed a necessity for your livelihood, isn't advisable to count on a currency that is volatile and may be subject to large price deviations from one moment to another. Moreover, so far, it's not as versatile as fiat money, at least not yet; only a few merchants have adopted it throughout the world, and making transactions isn't as simple as paying with your credit card. Whether we like it or not, Bitcoin is more of an asset than a currency. I'd rather set aside X amount of money each month and invest it than be fully paid through Bitcoin.

I'm not against taking a cybersecurity course; it causes no harm. However, I don't believe that hackers are constantly on the lookout to steal your bitcoin; it's not that simple, nor does it work that way. The general principle of being safe on the internet, both for yourself and your coins, is pretty straightforward: don't visit sketchy websites, avoid torrents at all costs, don't download stupid stuff from unverified sources, and don't store your passwords online, such as on Dropbox, Mega, or Google Drive. If you follow these simple tips, it's quite unlikely that you'll ever fall victim to a possible attack or compromise.

But since the lawsuit with the SEC has been resolved, I don't believe that there's any major reason to worry at the moment. Although BNB's price has yet to recover to pre-lawsuit levels, it's still not that low to raise any major concerns. On the contrary, it might be a decent opportunity to acquire it now that it's more affordable. I've already bought some, hoping that I don't regret it in the future; however, it's very unlikely for BNB to crash, especially after a resolution is found, because that would cause a chain reaction to other altcoins and ultimately to Bitcoin, due to the excessive trading volume Binance has.

To me, that's an awful way of thinking. Personally, I'm quite fine financially and can survive the burden of the increased cost of living; not everyone can, though. You cannot leave the market unmonitored and in the hands of large corporations that are speculating on the average consumer. I'm not blaming it on others, but governments are accountable for this situation, not the average household that barely makes ends meet. Not everyone is capable of having an academic education or the expertise in the latest technological fields that may provide them with better job opportunities. There needs to be some control over inflation and increasing prices; the market cannot readjust itself.

Perfect grammar may be a sign of AI usage if the said user has a history of poor English knowledge in their previous posts. Otherwise, in general, grammar isn't an accurate way to suspect AI usage; I'm also quite proficient in the English language and also use extensions such as Grammarly to correct any mistakes I make. The truth is that you cannot suspect every single newbie that creates constructive content, but the truth is that after the introduction of AI platforms, there has been an increase in suspiciously constructive threads, which may raise red flags if it's a common occurrence.

We've only seen a minor decrease in gasoline prices, which is unacceptable because crude oil has seen a major reduction in prices, while the currency exchange rate of EUR/USD has also improved. Normally, we should have seen a minor decrease in goods prices, but that never happened and probably never will. The situation has gone out of control, but the Greek population decided that it's best to elect the same prime minister and government again. I don't disagree that we need to adapt to the rapidly changing conditions, but there should be some kind of control from the governments; it has gotten so out of hand that the average household can barely survive.

That's actually true, and I've tested a few tools with my own posts. Some showed that there was a possibility that my post was AI-generated; others showed that it is 100% genuine text written by a human; and some others showed that it was 100% AI-generated. That's a huge deviation among the few tools that I used, some of which were completely inaccurate. I've never used AI to write a simple post, even if I wanted to. I'm not that dumb to risk having my account flagged for such a stupid reason. Thank goodness, my English is quite decent, and I'm capable of writing posts myself.

Generally, AI-written posts sound too generic and robotic, and I've also noticed the usage of bullet points is quite common. I don't believe that any older member would resort to using AI just to reach their quota; you'll eventually get caught by more experienced members who'll flag your account. It's mostly newer members who think they can outsmart others and find shortcuts to entering signature campaigns, believing that they won't get caught. Thus, it looks quite suspicious when a newbie posts a detailed thread with perfect English and no other post history.

Staking is a form of passive income. You're generating profit on a daily basis; how is that not a form of passive income? Yes, there's always the risk of impermanent loss, which occurs when the value of the staked token decreases, often in volatile market periods. However, if you're staking a trusted and reputable coin such as BNB or ETH, then your investment is quite safe-ish, although for this reason, your APY will be significantly lower than if you were staking some random token that appeared five days ago. Thus, no matter what happens, you'll still be generating a specific amount of the coin you're staking, which is likely to regain its value in the upcoming bull market.

That's how inflation works in theory; in practice, I haven't seen what you're claiming. Supposedly, inflation is the average percentage movement of a specific list of goods, but in reality, I haven't seen any goods decrease in price. Everything has gone through the roof, so your statement is invalid. All goods have increased in price; I haven't seen a single item being cheaper than it used to be. It's a complicated matter; it isn't that simple to increase wages. The main issue is that after prices increase, even after the condition is settled, they'll never return to where they were. This, in my opinion, is pure speculation that goes without any monitoring.