SALARY IS NOT ENOUGH

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

In conclusion I am of the view that working for an organization for salary which is not up to half of your productivity in the month is like you giving yourself for slavery and to me is one of the ways the modern world as modernized slavery to be.

With situation of the economy, I don't think there's a middle class citizens that is currently satisfying all their personal and family needs with just their salaries. Are you insinuating that because of that, they are all slaves to their job? Salaries is paid according to the required minimum wage and also base on the job given. You don't have to blame your job because the salarie is not enough to foot all your bills, blam the economy. When things was all good and their was a balance between salary paid and the level of inflation, no body was complaining but now the economy situation is so harsh now. So, you need to blam it on the economy.

[Y3shot]

In conclusion I am of the view that working for an organization for salary which is not up to half of your productivity in the month is like you giving yourself for slavery and to me is one of the ways the modern world as modernized slavery to be.

In a difficult economy like this for those who already have a stable job it is best just to hold it tight no matter how small the salary maybe because developing a new business is not easy when the economy is facing a serious challenge. Things maybe very expensive but it is better one already has something that is generating income by the end of the day.

Hardship should be a good reason people take their job very serious Because if they lose it, it wil even be more terrible. You dint have any other choice than to work, it is better than not having anything at all. If you thunk workers salary is not enough,  talk about people who don't even have a job or those who just lose their job. Having a job that is bringing income no matter how small is a privilege,  it is left for one to look for something else to add to it to keep on moving with life.

[Miles2006]

I guess salary issue is the new trending topic anyways low salary earners go through a lot mostly in underdeveloped countries. For those who are talented should not depend on monthly salary all the time, it’s either people in such situation learn a skill meaningful and add value. Waiting can cause hardship like trying to survive when the economy is bad with zero improvement, inflation. I don’t see what’s so special about salary earning job except the pay is worth the stress, self improvement is needed in terms of creating a business since productivity is a perfect solution, we’ve discussed similar issue advising we all learn a good skill for financial support.

[lionheart78]

With the current economic realities on ground it is suicidal for anyone to still depend on salary for survival as the monthly expenditure of the average individual is far above the monthly income of the ordinary citizen's
 With the economic problems of the world we find our self today waiting for a monthly salary is like you shortly your life Spam by two as you will continue to be a slave to your salary and work.
Off recent I have come to the realization that self reliance and acquiring a skill that will fetch you Money at every given point in time is the best and should be encouraged over going to work where you will be paid peanut at the end of the month.
In conclusion I am of the view that working for an organization for salary which is not up to half of your productivity in the month is like you giving yourself for slavery and to me is one of the ways the modern world as modernized slavery to be.

When you acquire a skill, you still undergo a contract where you will follow the desired needs of your client.  And when a person don't have enough influence or fame to put high price for his work, then he is obliged to agree with what the employer wants may it be the amount of payment or the project needed to be done.  Whether we are in an organization or self-employed, a freelancer or a businessman, it does not change anything.  We are all slaves to our needs.

[passwordnow]

In conclusion I am of the view that working for an organization for salary which is not up to half of your productivity in the month is like you giving yourself for slavery and to me is one of the ways the modern world as modernized slavery to be.

There is no problem if you only have one source of income as long as the pay is decent and high for survival. And for those people that are in that situation that works for a high paying salary, you need to start investing as well and create another source of income from that money that they receive as salaries. While the normies, it's true that working for a company won't get them far because it's just bare enough for survival and bills.

Well, we're all slaves of our own thoughts and working for a company is indeed slavery but what people can do with that if the opportunities are limited? That's why working with another cash flow is the next thing that everyone can do. If one wants to get out of the rat race, needs to find another opportunity that they can work on as a side hustle until it becomes stable and able to par with the salary or even more for doing full time. The hustle culture nowadays is indeed a life saver and everyone is getting into it, having 2 or three or more side hustles.

[CK485]

In a difficult economy like this for those who already have a stable job it is best just to hold it tight no matter how small the salary maybe because developing a new business is not easy when the economy is facing a serious challenge. Things maybe very expensive but it is better one already has something that is generating income by the end of the day.

Hardship should be a good reason people take their job very serious Because if they lose it, it wil even be more terrible. You dint have any other choice than to work, it is better than not having anything at all. If you thunk workers salary is not enough,  talk about people who don't even have a job or those who just lose their job. Having a job that is bringing income no matter how small is a privilege,  it is left for one to look for something else to add to it to keep on moving with life.

With the existence of a job, you need to be grateful for all the work you get, by working harder, and you need to look at other people who don't have a job, and there's no need to compare income issues with people who have higher incomes than you, the most important thing is that can survive for now.

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

With the existence of a job, you need to be grateful for all the work you get, by working harder, and you need to look at other people who don't have a job, and there's no need to compare income issues with people who have higher incomes than you, the most important thing is that can survive for now.

If the concept of life only relies on opportunities for survival, then this kind of discussion is not needed. Surviving by relying on a small income is also possible and maybe we should look for a place to live in the countryside to be able to keep up. But the problem is we are discussing how people can increase their income and maybe there needs to be a strategy for this problem. If our salary is small, it will be difficult to get a better life, especially those who live in urban areas because the need to buy is getting bigger, the problem of children's school fees, health costs and other needs.

At this stage we need to increase our income so that financial stability is better and the method can be seen according to each person's abilities. When other people can do something, why do we limit ourselves from doing it, now the opportunity in crypto is very big and if you want to get better financial freedom, set aside a little money to invest in bitcoin and I am sure that slowly our assets will increase if they are consistently invested.

[Fiatless]

Well, we're all slaves of our own thoughts and working for a company is indeed slavery but what people can do with that if the opportunities are limited? That's why working with another cash flow is the next thing that everyone can do. If one wants to get out of the rat race, needs to find another opportunity that they can work on as a side hustle until it becomes stable and able to par with the salary or even more for doing full time. The hustle culture nowadays is indeed a life saver and everyone is getting into it, having 2 or three or more side hustles.

Working in some companies in mostly developing nations is indeed slavery. In some of these organizations, workers go to work by 7 am and work till 8 pm, and at the end of the month, they are paid very low salaries. The reason for this kind of exploitation is lack of jobs, low implementation of wage policies and corruption.

Employers usually tell them that they can leave the job if they like and most of them don't have any options than to continue working because many unemployed people are willing to replace them. These workers don't have any opportunity to seek for other sources of revenue, so they keep running the rat race.


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[Webetcoins]

There is no doubt that one cannot only depend on a salary unless they have a very high-paying job which pays them more money than they need for their monthly expenses and that isn't possible for an average person. The economy of the world is so bad that almost every country is a victim of high inflation which has made life miserable for average people within a population because they can't earn enough to even feed their family for a whole month.

Imagine working full-time and still having to borrow money for expenses because your salary doesn't cover everything, and then being worried about how you are going to repay the borrowed money because the same thing is going to happen each month. It's a constant tension for most people.

The only solution to this is for people to try and have multiple sources of income, or have an income that should cover all their expenses so that they can live their lives with peace without any stress.

[Yucky]

Well, we're all slaves of our own thoughts and working for a company is indeed slavery but what people can do with that if the opportunities are limited? That's why working with another cash flow is the next thing that everyone can do. If one wants to get out of the rat race, needs to find another opportunity that they can work on as a side hustle until it becomes stable and able to par with the salary or even more for doing full time. The hustle culture nowadays is indeed a life saver and everyone is getting into it, having 2 or three or more side hustles.

Working in some companies in mostly developing nations is indeed slavery. In some of these organizations, workers go to work by 7 am and work till 8 pm, and at the end of the month, they are paid very low salaries. The reason for this kind of exploitation is lack of jobs, low implementation of wage policies and corruption.

Employers usually tell them that they can leave the job if they like and most of them don't have any options than to continue working because many unemployed people are willing to replace them. These workers don't have any opportunity to seek for other sources of revenue, so they keep running the rat race.


https://www.themotorsportmba.com/post/the-rat-race

Exactly, the no job, the poor wage policy by government and the corruption rate is just high and it's alarming. Then another thing is people's mindset, when employers tell employees if they want to leave, they should leave, and they just get scared and stay forever, it's bad. It's okay to stay in a company for a while, but when you know they are not paying you enough, start building something by the side. There are tech skills to learn, you can look for your way out. You can even start airdrops, you don't know what might come out of it.

You could just start any form of little investment while you are in your full-time job, just build something by the side. To me, it's not okay to let the situation surrounding you keep you down. It's not okay to let the poor government keep you in the rat race, like, it's really terrible. And like you said, the moment you leave a job, there are ten more people to replace you, but it doesn't have to keep you in modern slavery. As an individual, you can always build yourself and get the freedom you want. Not everybody will be a founder or own a business, but if you have skills like graphics design, you freelance and earn from it with time. You could build up whatever side hustle you like, even if it's buying and selling.

Just  something because it's really alarming, salaries are not enough, and that's fact. Cost of transportation, cost of feeding, everything is on the high side with little or no salary agreement. So we can't continue to go on like this. The earlier an individual sits down and draws out the financial map, the better. Because from the look of things, it's only going to get worse, which we don't pray for, but we have to really draw out a financial road map to help help us succeed. I believe there is a better opportunity if one takes the bold step to seek it, I believe.

[alastantiger]

In conclusion I am of the view that working for an organization for salary which is not up to half of your productivity in the month is like you giving yourself for slavery and to me is one of the ways the modern world as modernized slavery to be.

Agreed, modern day slavery is your salary that your boss pays you because your boss pays you to forget about your dreams and ambitions to come work for him while he makes all the money and you get paid a wage that can't pay your bills monthly. To survive you need more than one jobs and this tears your apart and you got no time for leisure anymore hence you work everyday and achieve nothing at the end of the day. If you want to live free, you need to become an investors. It isn't compulsory to quit your job to be an investor but on the sideline, become an investors that buys into Bitcoin and real estate. Salary will only put you on a minimum income monthly but investing and starting your own business is going to make you to become a financial independent individual and you won't have to work for anybody anymore, that's when you can decide to quit and go tour the world through travel to experience other cultures.

[Dr.Osh]

Well, that's the reality. The more someone's salary, usually the higher their standard of living. That's why many people create side businesses that can add to their income. In fact, many create more than 1 business for that. In addition, depending on 1 source of income is not healthy. There are wise people who say that when you only have 1 source of income, then when you lose it, everything will be destroyed. So, it's a good idea when we already have income, then set aside some for investment. Actually, there is one way to make the salary sufficient for the needs, which is by lowering the standard of living. However, this is very difficult to do, because basically, the higher the income, the higher the standard of living.

[icalical]

The world's economy has seen its share of some pretty rough times, and with that, inflation and poor wage changes in employment have made most start to squirm. With the latest reports, though, it is now that inflation has somewhat eased in 2024, while consumer spending still holds the key, whereas job growth slackened. It simply means a regular income is of primary importance at least from the point of view of salary, so that one may deal with these economic uncertainties.

Self-sufficiency can have its own kind of risks. Starting one's own business or freelancing does sound nice but might include other kinds of challenges such as 'uneven' income and no benefits. It might be wiser, with the economy showing its signs of stabilization in certain sectors, to mix in a few jobs that are stable with side hustles or skill-building rather than giving up salaries altogether. It's all about balance, considering we are not out of the woods economically just yet.

[YUriy1991]

In conclusion I am of the view that working for an organization for salary which is not up to half of your productivity in the month is like you giving yourself for slavery and to me is one of the ways the modern world as modernized slavery to be.

This is the fact in the field, whether we have worked in government or private institutions, the amount of salary paid has been standardized depending on the position, meaning that the determination of salary or bonus received at the beginning of the month or the end of the year has been locked. Indeed, it is seen and felt as not enough anymore at the present time where with the amount of salary for all activities it is required to be sufficient.

Another solution is that there must be independent efforts made, whether we have worked in government or private institutions in increasing income so that monthly expenses are helped. I think, if there is a will there is a way if you keep complaining you will always be in debt every month.

[lovesmayfamilis]

No and no OP. Your worldview that the modern world wants to subjugate more people and at the same time pay less is not entirely correct. Each person always has a choice of whom to be and where to work. This knowledge should be imparted by parents, but unfortunately, not everyone knows or wants to do this. 
Sometimes young people become desperate because their place of work and their earnings do not allow them to live a normal life. But if they had more knowledge, then their demand would be greater, which means they could apply for better earnings. All you need is the understanding that if something goes wrong for you, it needs to be changed, and not be afraid to leave your comfort zone; master what, by your standards, should bring the best earnings. 
In addition, investments with a diversified portfolio and regular education will be a motivator for success. Never conclude that you already know everything; such thinking is a brake on progress.

[Fiatless]

Exactly, the no job, the poor wage policy by government and the corruption rate is just high and it's alarming. Then another thing is people's mindset, when employers tell employees if they want to leave, they should leave, and they just get scared and stay forever, it's bad. It's okay to stay in a company for a while, but when you know they are not paying you enough, start building something by the side. There are tech skills to learn, you can look for your way out. You can even start airdrops, you don't know what might come out of it.

I have heard motivational speakers telling people to just take a bold step and leave their jobs. You can leave your job by faith and get a job; someone else can spend years without a job. You should have a solid plan B before leaving, especially for those who have dependents. Resigning from your job should be planned and not impromptu.

You could just start any form of little investment while you are in your full-time job, just build something by the side. To me, it's not okay to let the situation surrounding you keep you down. It's not okay to let the poor government keep you in the rat race like; it's really terrible. And like you said, the moment you leave a job, there are ten more people to replace you, but it doesn't have to keep you in modern slavery. As an individual, you can always build yourself and get the freedom you want. Not everybody will be a founder or own a business, but if you have skills like graphics design, you freelance and earn from it with time. You could build up whatever side hustle you like, even if it's buying and selling.

You could learn an online skill and seek means to diversify your income. To get out of the rat race, you should be willing to take risks and sacrifice. I have plans to retire early and enjoy my freedom so getting out of this race is my priority.

[CK485]

Having only one source of income is not enough. You need to have side hustles that are bringing you money to complement your salary. Interestingly, I just saw another topic today on this board that the OP also said the same thing about workers being slave. My opinion is that if you feel you’re not getting paid enough for your work and you know that you deserve better, I advise you find a job that pays both commission and a base salary.

the need to have a decent income, from additional income it is very important to support your life better, do not rely on your basic salary, by trying your best it will all come true, by looking for a decent job that suits your skills and leaving a job that doesn't feel right for you is much better.

[LogitechMouse]

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Off recent I have come to the realization that self reliance and acquiring a skill that will fetch you Money at every given point in time is the best and should be encouraged over going to work where you will be paid peanut at the end of the month.
In conclusion I am of the view that working for an organization for salary which is not up to half of your productivity in the month is like you giving yourself for slavery and to me is one of the ways the modern world as modernized slavery to be.

If you're current salary isn't enough, you have 2 options. You either leave the job that you're doing and find another one that pays you higher, or like what you said, learn a skill that will help you earn more in this current situation. I agree with what you said that acquiring a skill will help you earn more. It also comes to a point where I realized that having one skill isn't enough because of how inflation is right now. It affects all the prices of commodities that even our monthly salary isn't enough to cover our monthly expenses. Kind of sad, but that's how the world is right now, and if you don't know how to make adjustments in life, you will end up poor for the rest of your life.

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I have also come to the realization that a single source of income isn’t actually a sustainable one again as we have multiple problems with high inflation this days as such even a two sources of income isn’t consider enough but rather more than that which is still subjected to ones funds.

A few years ago, a single source of income is still possible ONLY if you're living on a province, you have a backyard where there's vegetables where you can just get, and you're only living on a house of 3 people. Now, even that isn't possible at all because of how inflation is eating our money.

In general, having only one source of income = disaster for the whole family. I'm living on a province currently, and I realized that having only one source of income isn't enough for us even though we don't have any loans currently. If possible, having at least 2 sources of funds is a must if you want to have some money that can be allotted for investment purposes or at least for emergency funds because what I believe is that one source of income = the total expenses for the month. No emergency funds, no savings, no investment. This isn't the case for all, but most are.

[bakasabo]

I agree that sometimes one monthly salary is not enough to cover all the expenses, but this isnt a global problem and this problem exist not for every profession. If we put aside poor countries and people who really earn little, and pay attention to an average employee with average salary, then it sometimes is advisable to reconsider expenses and have at least a program where you can write down everything you spend money on. After several months of doing it, often a solution to an extra and not necesseary source of expenses can be found. As things we spend money or, are not always so needed.

[passwordnow]

Well, we're all slaves of our own thoughts and working for a company is indeed slavery but what people can do with that if the opportunities are limited? That's why working with another cash flow is the next thing that everyone can do. If one wants to get out of the rat race, needs to find another opportunity that they can work on as a side hustle until it becomes stable and able to par with the salary or even more for doing full time. The hustle culture nowadays is indeed a life saver and everyone is getting into it, having 2 or three or more side hustles.

Working in some companies in mostly developing nations is indeed slavery. In some of these organizations, workers go to work by 7 am and work till 8 pm, and at the end of the month, they are paid very low salaries. The reason for this kind of exploitation is lack of jobs, low implementation of wage policies and corruption.

It's a sad truth that many has to accept but that can be considered as a stepping stone and each of us won't stay being a slave forever. There isn't a lot of opportunities that's why the employers that has the intention to exploit will really exploit their employees.

Employers usually tell them that they can leave the job if they like and most of them don't have any options than to continue working because many unemployed people are willing to replace them. These workers don't have any opportunity to seek for other sources of revenue, so they keep running the rat race.

That's gaslighting. They know that opportunities isn't much for most employees and they are telling them that they should be grateful or they're free to go away and find another one when there's a lack of it. Everyone has their own time, if someone stays, for sure that there's a back up and exit plan when.

https://www.themotorsportmba.com/post/the-rat-race

This is why it is important to upskill and acquire more assets while we're earning decently or save and invest. Find more hustles and jobs that can be worked partime.