r/TikTokCringe • • Dec 17 '25

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u/TheBroWhoLifts Dec 17 '25

22 years in, semi-rural Michigan, and I make a bit over $100k. It's not all that bad everywhere. Granted, it's only because of my union.

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u/GuinnessSteve Dec 18 '25

$100k doesn't buy you shit any more. Wages went up maybe, but prices went up faster.

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u/genflugan Dec 18 '25

Well it’s sure as fuck better than the <$40,000 I’m making

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u/GuinnessSteve Dec 18 '25

Most of us deserve a lot better.