63% of US workers unable to pay a $500 emergency expense, survey finds

https://lemmy.world/post/4218224

63% of US workers unable to pay a $500 emergency expense, survey finds - Lemmy.world

And those of who have it relatively easy, have to live with the guilt of telling all our family members no all the fucking time.
If you’re family is constantly asking for money then they are shitty.

It depends on why they’re asking. If they’re asking because they’re irresponsible, that’s one thing. If they’re asking because they are legitimately struggling against systemic issues, then it’s another.

Life is a lot more complicated than you’re implying, and family should be there to support each other.

Sometimes that irresponsibility is a systemic issue. Low income home life leads to lack of education, drug addiction, crime, etc.

Some people wouldn’t know what to do with money even if they had it.

Looking down on poor people sure makes you feel better about yourself, doesn’t it?
That is basically the opposite of what the person you replied to was saying. S/he's saying it's not their fault because of systemic problems.
Yes correct

Some people wouldn’t know what to do with money even if they had it.

OK, I’m probably misinterpreting your intent, but I don’t know how to read that in any other way than saying some poor people aren’t worth helping because they lack a skill set that wealthier people have. I find it pretty crazy that being bad at managing money is often seen as a moral failing even though it’s a skill that nobody is born with and isn’t even taught in schools (for the most part).

You are misinterpreting my intent, what you’re saying is exactly my point. Wealthier people have more access to education on these topics because it’s usually not free, additionally usually someone of low income who is a parent will also not have that knowledge to give their children