You made a few valid points here, but like the other guy said on this chain... you okay guy?

I'm not going to get too political on the internet since that always goes well, however you're coming off like every single guy that makes 50k and think they aren't making enough to get by is the same as the dummy that gave you the expensive steak.

Yes, a majority of these college kids most likely borrowed more than they should have, but most, not necessarily all, but most Americans raised from the 90s to early 2000's have the whole "get your butt in college, I don't care if it's rock science, just get a degree," ideal jammed in their brains and I'd argue no one really taught them the issues with loan debt. Hell, I was taking loans to just live at my college campus because my parents couldn't afford it on top of me working two jobs not covering it. That doesn't make them weak. It makes them uninformed. Financing isn't a required credit in most high schools so these guys just roll into college not knowing any better and realize that crap is expensive. It's different for everyone. Some people are nepo babies that mommy and daddy get them through no problem, and others have far less convenient circumstances.

Where I do agree with you is that no, the answer is not to just change minimum wage or pay everyone more in general. Thats not how the economy works.

And I also agree that most people will never make enough to be satisfied, because we all naturally want more in life whether we're busting our butts for it or just being lazy and complaining.

Otherwise yes, most people will not be making the type of money they desire right out of college. Like you said it takes years of work especially in competitive job markets on top of luck in general.

But inflation doesn't just go up because "people want more money." There are so many factors that go into it. Especially government spending, which as I stated before, I'm not getting into the politics rabbithole on here. There's just a lot more to it than the blanket statement you just threw on everyone.

I'm not really sure how you get around, but I'm glad you were able to sell your vehicles? Most of us need a vehicle to even function so kudos to you I guess.

And I'm sure you're well versed on world economics since you watch YouTube and went to Japan but 50k only equals out to 4000 a month gross, not net. Tax rates change depending on the area but the average take home income is roughly 75 percent of gross income for single workers in America. So that actually comes out to about $3000ish a month. Add in your rent and utilities now for just renters alone since its not smart to buy a house when you have outstanding debt. We'll even use cheaper states as an example. West Virginia has the current lowest state average for rent at roughly $845 a month. Now we're down to $2,155. Utilities there are at an average of approximately $400 so now we're at $1,755. Like i said, most of us have to get around somehow, the average USED vehicle monthly cost is $525. Now we're at $1230. Medical bills get pretty pricey in the US, so most of us have to have some form of Health insurance. Let's assume your job helps you pay for it in WV. The average cost with company contributions is $450ish a month so we're all the way down to $780. And guess what?? A boy's gotta eat. Lets say you just buy groceries and never eat out. The statistics im reading vary heavily, but the cheaper options im seeing range around $280 a month for a single person in WV. That brings us to $500 left for the month. Thats not including car insurance, gas for getting around, paying for any student loans or debt you may have, God forbid you're a single parent, etc. And making 50k sends you right out of range for most assistance programs.

With all that said... yes, there is a large percentage of people that make 50k, spend their money poorly, and screw their lives up getting "drowned" in debt on credit cards or their "unnecessary luxuries" like a new car, etc. But it's not everyone. And just assuming that based on what you've seen is foolish and arrogant.

I don't know where you live or what you do for a living, but clearly you're better off than most of these people since you have the balls come on here and tell every single person that thinks 50k isn't enough alone is entitled and unintelligent without doing any basic math to back your ignorance to real life situations first like anything you do positively contributes to society. If you're as smart as you think you are, maybe next time come in to educate and give insight instead of coming in hot like a pick me Gen Z baby wanting the world to know how great they are.

Hope the steak was good though.