Oddbean new post about login | logout When money doesn't work people stop working. One of the non-obvious effects of persistently high price inflation is the degradation in services that are often taken for granted. https://tftc.io/martys-bent/when-money-doesnt-work-people-stop-working/
Our company had put a hold on raises for the last two+ years.. that is a lot of inflation not being provided for..
"Even if you are able to make a living and put yourself in a position to comfortably survive higher price inflation, no amount of money you make will force those who don't receive dignity from their work into the job market. And you will notice a decay in your quality of life as a result." nostr:nevent1qqs9av64rkh9x5pgc9ryudy909xat8r28emnzjrlqdhyuauytdt5jwspzdmhxue69uhhyetvv9ukzcnvv5hx7un8qgsywt6ypu57lxtwj2scdwxnyrl3sry9typcstje65x7rw9a2e5nq8srqsqqqqqp6hm02u
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It's a rough time for the essential worker class. nostr:note1t6e428dw2dgz3s2xfc6g272d6kwx50nhx9y87qmwfemcgk6hfyaqggu7ht
When inflation is high, saving is futile, so people balance income and expenses. Either by overconsuming or by underproducing. I'll read the article later, maybe I learn some shit.
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The percentage of screwed up orders at restaurants has noticeably increased. Starbucks by my office doesn’t even brew more than a medium roast anymore. Even those working are just mailing it in for the same reasons elucidated in your piece. Your anecdotes are not anecdotal. It’s pervasive throughout society.