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Mikaelus

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Lady survives on JUST $20K p.a.
« on: June 02, 2015, 10:15:17 PM »
Here's a news report about a lady who manages to survive on less than $20,000 a year!

Thought you guys might have some opinions:

http://www.theage.com.au/money/planning/happily-surviving-on-20000-a-year-20150602-ghavpl.html

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Re: Lady survives on JUST $20K p.a.
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2015, 10:20:38 PM »
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Re: Lady survives on JUST $20K p.a.
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2015, 12:24:07 AM »
Sydney has a reputation for being expensive, but I'm currently in Sydney and I am discovering that there are quite a few places where I can get surprisingly affordable food and other groceries. The price of accommodation can appear to be daunting, but I just hopped on to Gumtree and it seems that you can still easily find a sharehouse for under $200/week in various Sydney suburbs. $20k/year or less sounds about right for a Sydneysider who veers more towards the frugal side while still enjoying some little luxuries.

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Re: Lady survives on JUST $20K p.a.
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2015, 12:34:12 AM »
She sounds pretty cool to me! I like her attitude.

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Re: Lady survives on JUST $20K p.a.
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2015, 12:43:57 AM »
I don't know how much that is in Aussie cost of living terms. In this country I've supported a family on much less than that.

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Re: Lady survives on JUST $20K p.a.
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2015, 04:00:35 AM »
According to ACOSS(Australian Council of Social Services) in their Poverty in Australia Report 2014 - the poverty line for an adult in Australia  is $20,800 per annum, based on 50% of median income. So she is living slightly below the poverty line. As Sydney is one of the more expensive cities in Australia, at least in terms of rent, that is an achievement. The article doesn't state if she owns her home or not, which would make a difference.

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Re: Lady survives on JUST $20K p.a.
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2015, 06:33:37 AM »
According to ACOSS(Australian Council of Social Services) in their Poverty in Australia Report 2014 - the poverty line for an adult in Australia  is $20,800 per annum, based on 50% of median income. So she is living slightly below the poverty line. As Sydney is one of the more expensive cities in Australia, at least in terms of rent, that is an achievement. The article doesn't state if she owns her home or not, which would make a difference.

She's in Bondi, so she's either sharing or owns the place outright.

Still, impressive effort nonetheless. :)

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Re: Lady survives on JUST $20K p.a.
« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2015, 12:38:01 AM »
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Thanks for contributing with your racist post.

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Re: Lady survives on JUST $20K p.a.
« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2015, 07:04:28 AM »
20k Australian is about 15k US.

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Re: Lady survives on JUST $20K p.a.
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2015, 04:37:52 PM »
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Thanks for contributing with your racist post.

1. racism is a belief that a particular race is superior to another.

2. The picture I posted is a joke based on a stereotype.

3. get over yourself

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Re: Lady survives on JUST $20K p.a.
« Reply #10 on: June 05, 2015, 05:49:42 AM »
Thanks for posting OP. She's doing very well: 20k for a single in a popular Sydney suburb is pretty mustachian. Some of the Sydney forum members are also at this expense level. Nice to see it written up so that she's not all complainypants about it.

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Re: Lady survives on JUST $20K p.a.
« Reply #11 on: June 05, 2015, 10:49:52 AM »
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Thanks for contributing with your racist post.

1. racism is a belief that a particular race is superior to another.

2. The picture I posted is a joke based on a stereotype.

3. get over yourself

Agreed

It is time to quit condemning people for their thoughts, feelings and beliefs. 
Tolerance is the new rule and it applies in all directions. 

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Re: Lady survives on JUST $20K p.a.
« Reply #12 on: June 05, 2015, 11:26:07 AM »
"I know how much of a luxury it is to turn your tap on and get hot water."

BOOM. This ^^^

Good for her.

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Re: Lady survives on JUST $20K p.a.
« Reply #13 on: June 05, 2015, 01:32:00 PM »
"I know how much of a luxury it is to turn your tap on and get hot water."

BOOM. This ^^^

Good for her.

Yeah, its amazing the luxuries we have that we don't think about. "poor" people in the US have a quality of life that Pharaohs and kings couldn't dream of.
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Re: Lady survives on JUST $20K p.a.
« Reply #14 on: June 05, 2015, 03:14:01 PM »
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Thanks for contributing with your racist post.

1. racism is a belief that a particular race is superior to another.

2. The picture I posted is a joke based on a stereotype.

3. get over yourself

You can slice it however you like but your post was offensive based on a racist stereotype that Asians are buck toothed, socially awkward and have funny English accents.  How is that not expressing a view that one race is superior to another?  What do you expect to accomplish by furthering that stereotype?  It's one thing to say oops and move on, it's another to tell me to "get over myself". 

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Re: Lady survives on JUST $20K p.a.
« Reply #15 on: June 05, 2015, 04:27:37 PM »
Suddenly, a Social Justice Warrior!  *grabs the popcorn*

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Re: Lady survives on JUST $20K p.a.
« Reply #16 on: June 05, 2015, 06:41:03 PM »
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Thanks for contributing with your racist post.

1. racism is a belief that a particular race is superior to another.

2. The picture I posted is a joke based on a stereotype.

3. get over yourself

You can slice it however you like but your post was offensive based on a racist stereotype that Asians are buck toothed, socially awkward and have funny English accents.  How is that not expressing a view that one race is superior to another?  What do you expect to accomplish by furthering that stereotype?  It's one thing to say oops and move on, it's another to tell me to "get over myself".

All the Asians I've seen are filthy rich and buying up all the real estate in Sydney.

It's the Anglos that have lost the game.

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Re: Lady survives on JUST $20K p.a.
« Reply #17 on: June 07, 2015, 12:41:54 PM »
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Thanks for contributing with your racist post.

1. racism is a belief that a particular race is superior to another.

2. The picture I posted is a joke based on a stereotype.

3. get over yourself

You can slice it however you like but your post was offensive based on a racist stereotype that Asians are buck toothed, socially awkward and have funny English accents.  How is that not expressing a view that one race is superior to another?  What do you expect to accomplish by furthering that stereotype?  It's one thing to say oops and move on, it's another to tell me to "get over myself".

I'll tell my Chinese friend who sent me the picture that you are very outraged on his behalf.

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Re: Lady survives on JUST $20K p.a.
« Reply #18 on: June 07, 2015, 12:48:22 PM »
Suddenly, a Social Justice Warrior!  *grabs the popcorn*

indeed

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Re: Lady survives on JUST $20K p.a.
« Reply #19 on: June 07, 2015, 08:12:21 PM »
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