Circa 1960, the minimum wage was $1.00/hour and the price of a US home averaged $11,000.00
In “Hell’s Angels” Hunter Thompson ran down the economics of being a biker/hippie in 1965.
A biker could work six months as a stevedore, and then take a two year road trip. A part time waitress could support herself and her live-in boyfriend.
Circa 1960, the minimum wage was $1.00/hour and the price of a US home averaged $11,000.00
In “Hell’s Angels” Hunter Thompson ran down the economics of being a biker/hippie in 1965.
A biker could work six months as a stevedore, and then take a two year road trip. A part time waitress could support herself and her live-in boyfriend.
TBF you can still support dependants as a part-time waitress today.
Let me know where the rent is that low.
In my area $1,500 for a decent studio is considered a goo price . North East USA.
Chicago, I’m a waitress myself and support a family of five here on that income.
Uh huh, and i sell the golden eggs my goose lays for a living.
Run down your budget.
General terms is fine.
$950 housing
~$450 utilities & phones
~$150 transit
~$400 groceries
and then a variable amount on medical, clothing, eating out, and travel, the rest goes into long-term savings
thank you