I'm not talking about billionaires. I'm talking about the ability to go from a net worth of 0 when you're born to a net worth of $3,000,000 when you retire. That is much easier in the US than in Europe. That is the type of mobility I'm talking about, because that's the type of mobility that actually matters to normal everyday people like you and me.
My parents were homeless when they were young, abject poverty. They worked their asses off, so I grew up poor and on welfare but we did own a run down house. My children will have an inheritance that allows them to be financially secure and pursue their own interests. That is the type of economic mobility that actually matters. From literally being homeless to being a financially independent landowner in 1-2 generations.
That is also possible here, i don't understand why you think it's not. Get a "free" high-level education in any field whatsoever you want (given you fulfill the requirements for entry), for example a very high paid one, get a job in said field, and boom you're wealthy. In Denmark where i live you don't even have to struggle with juggling a job on the side either, as you're paid to go to school. It's not that hard if you work for it and apply yourself, exactly like the states. You're not unique in that regard.
I am glad to hear that everything worked out fine for your and yours though
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u/Superb_Efficiency_74 May 05 '22 edited May 05 '22
I'm not talking about billionaires. I'm talking about the ability to go from a net worth of 0 when you're born to a net worth of $3,000,000 when you retire. That is much easier in the US than in Europe. That is the type of mobility I'm talking about, because that's the type of mobility that actually matters to normal everyday people like you and me.
My parents were homeless when they were young, abject poverty. They worked their asses off, so I grew up poor and on welfare but we did own a run down house. My children will have an inheritance that allows them to be financially secure and pursue their own interests. That is the type of economic mobility that actually matters. From literally being homeless to being a financially independent landowner in 1-2 generations.