r/nextfuckinglevel 17h ago

The Transformation of a Van

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u/Thorfax117 17h ago

I didnt say it was cheap, I said the build is relatively modest compared to other builds, as in the interior

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u/saxonturner 17h ago

Mate it’s Reddit most these people won’t have more than 5k in the bank at one time due to perso- I mean other peoples decisions.

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u/shorteningofthewuwei 15h ago

Majority of the population of the United States lives paycheck to paycheck. This is not simply a matter of personal choices, but a systemic reality.

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u/goodoldgrim 14h ago

It's both. Majority of that majority also make dumb choices on top of the system not having their back. Not everyone is in medical debt.

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u/Jbladez 9h ago

Here is a fact: the no.1 reason for families declaring bankrupcy in the states is medical bills. Just think about that for a second? How on earth is that a choice?

I get that you're a pampered, special daddies boy with a trust fund and daddies credit card - but have some self-awareness or do a LICK of research before spouting off such awful, selfish, uncaring nonesense.

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u/Workman44 10h ago

Gotta have newer and newer phones, cars, clothes, etc. God forbid they sit a generation or two out and build capital

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u/shorteningofthewuwei 6h ago

Don't forget avocado toast and lattes /s

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u/Workman44 5h ago

Well if you can't afford it 🤷‍♂️

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u/shorteningofthewuwei 5h ago

Maybe question who our economy is actually serving if the majority of the population can't afford to literally participate in the market and be in their community by enjoying some leisure time in a coffee shop.

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u/Workman44 5h ago

Oh I agree with that, but fact of the matter is you're still shooting yourself in the foot for a small enjoyment until that changes. I'd love for it to be nearly free for people to go and grab coffee, I think it's good for community. That being said, until the economy allows that it's still fiscally stupid to continue to do something you can't afford

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u/shorteningofthewuwei 4h ago

You are right. But I think that focusing on people's personal choices shifts attention away from the systemic nature of these issues. On the one hand it is true that some ways of budgeting are more responsible than others. On the other hand, it's also possible to work full time or work multiple jobs and not be able to get ahead because cost of living is so high and wages have not increased to match corporate profits.

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u/Workman44 4h ago

100% agreed. Systemic issues should be fixed before we go hardcore on personal spending issues. But generally you don't see people come out randomly against poor people like that, you usually see poor people complain about their circumstances and then their choices are brought up. So yeah it's dumb to randomly shit on people for being poor and wanting a coffee, but it's also dumb to be that poor person grabbing coffee everyday and then complaining about economics. As always, the truth (or the right thing) is in the middle

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u/oddcollins 9h ago

God damn poor people with their new phones, cars, and clothes!

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u/Workman44 9h ago

Well, it isn't a necessity, especially if you're poor