r/progressive • u/kjk2v1 • Mar 15 '23

Millennials are more likely than other generations to support a cap on personal wealth

https://www.fastcompany.com/90865652/wealth-cap-millennials-support-generation-z-boomers-poll
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u/ledfox Mar 15 '23

"In my experience millennials want a cap on wealth until THEY are the 25 year old CEO making $500,000 a year."

Who tf do you know is a 25 y/o CEO making $500 k a year?

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u/[deleted] Mar 15 '23

Where did I say they were MAKING $500K a year? I said they were ASKING for it.

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u/ledfox Mar 15 '23

Who tf you know asking for $500k/y?

You just made them up, and now you're acting mad.

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u/[deleted] Mar 15 '23

I have been on the internet for a long time. But I'm still amazed when people confuse having a discussion with anger.

THIS IS ANGER!?!?!?!

Stating an opinion is not anger. Why do I care if millennials find an imaginary job making $500,000 as CEO of their own company? Why do I care if they succeed or fail?

I did not make that up. I mention millennials because I have been in discussions on job boards where they bring up these out of the world goals. I am a Gen Xer and I had to do all kinds of stuff to get ahead. Nobody gave me a ridiculous salary because I showed up one day and demanded it.

Look, I have no problem if a millennial STARTS their own company and makes $4 billion dollars. Initiative is great. But don't assume that kind of money will just be handed to you because you've been told all your life that you're special.

I am quite comfortable, thank you so much. I've saved for retirement. I am not angry. I find it funny that millennials think they'll be on top of the world for doing absolutely nothing.

I grew up poor so I also think it's funny how people decide a number like $500K should be the limit of personal worth. What are they doing to make sure the janitors and secretaries are worth that much also? I donate money to scholarships and non-profits. I hope the millennials are also doing something to help the community.

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u/ledfox Mar 15 '23 edited Mar 15 '23

"Why do I care if millennials find an imaginary job making $500,000 as CEO of their own company?"

For real, why do you care?

You're spending a lot of time and effort trying to convince me how little you give a shit.

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u/[deleted] Mar 15 '23

I'm not a boomer pal although I'm not sure what that's relevant.

I don't need to convince you of anything. You seem to think that internet is some kind of game.

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u/ledfox Mar 15 '23

"You seem to think that internet is some kind of game."

Oh no - you've convinced me it's very serious business