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Originally Posted by inv4zn
^I called dude out in the provincial election thread because he was going on about how NDP policy fucked him...which means he's 40+, or lying.
All that shit about living frugally in the basement saving up for down-payment being the key, and how entitled pricks who drink 4 lattes a day are just bitching about things, kinda loses its persuasiveness if you're 40+, or a liar. He's yet to respond.
Anyway, to avoid fight club, I'm late 20s making decent $ for Vancouver, and I still think I'll be stretched thin if I buy a place, start a family etc. And I don't drink lattes.
I can only imagine what the 23 year olds who just got out of school with loads of student debt feel like when they can't get a job here because entry $35K positions require 5 years experience, and a 500sq/ft shoebox costs $400K, if you're lucky enough to be selected to even think of buying one.
And to those that say shit like well should've got a degree that counts, or should have gone in to trades -- wtf. As Westopher said, it takes a variety of people from different backgrounds to make a community, especially one as diverse as Vancouver. So, what, Vancouver should only be filled with electricians, plumbers and accountants that all live in some basement with 2 other people until they can save up?
It's not just choices that carve a life for a human being, it's circumstances too. And in the current RE environment, if you have shitty circumstances, then you don't have a lot of fucking choices.
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Turing 35 actually and there are tons of people on RS who are around the same age who actually have a house or two already.
Want to get something you want? Work for it. How do all these people make money. Maybe some luck but sure as well they work hard. Can't afford to live in Vancouver then move. Maybe move to Port Coq, Langley. Far away from the Vancouver. Housing is cheap when you move out. See I hate people who complain but does nothing to change their life.
Here is something to read for though
Sean Cooper pays off mortgage in 3 years and earns online hate - Business - CBC News
He is case is rare and extreme. But guess what? He is willing to makes changes to his lifestyle. He is willing to suck it up. He is willing to work 7 days a week to get what he wants.