I'm curious as to how many people are better off today than 4 years ago?

Personal anecdotes?



My life hasn't changed much in 4 years in all honesty. And current laws really haven't changed that other than increasing the national debt $5.5 Trillion and placing entitlements even further at risk.

 

My life is not the national debt. I was in the hospital recovering from kidney transplant surgery 4 years ago. I was on Social Security and Medicare. I was dependent on others for meals and transportation. Life sucked. Today I'm working as a tech at a Nissan Dealer. I own a 300HP Dodge Colt, a Civic roadracer and a brand new 2012 Nissan Juke. I live in my mother's house, but I pay the mortgage and utilities so my mother can enjoy her retirement. I'm at least a few 100% better off than I was 4 years ago.



It's all because of me, my friends and my family. It's not because of anyone in Washington, Dem or GOP.

 

I have a much better job, that I got on my own.

I now have health insurance, that I can afford, because of said job.

I am buying a house..... see above.

 

I have slightly over the same rate of pay and most of my fixed bills and monthly expenses have gone way up.

 

Still being edookated

Casual wages seem to have risen with living costs







That said, four years ago I didn't have to shave and I had no licence.

 

I'm better off. I've received promotions and my wife has received promotions. We have our degrees and excel in our jobs.



I know people who struggle to find decent work. I know the pool of candidates for people I've been interviewing over the years is horrible. For experienced positions, it appears people are reluctant to leave their work environment - they want stability in a time of uncertainty. For entry level positions, we can't find candidates who have any applicable experience (1-3 years of any sort of office environment work). Granted, my field is very specific and requires certain degrees and experience that have generally been unaffected by the economy as our work is driven by laws, guidelines, and regulation.

 

4 years ago I was on the other side of the long arm of the law now I have a good job, couple cars, and a family...

 

I am making less money, in fact half, in the same job. My education loans got cut off because I suddenly "make too much money," and in November I will be totally without job unless I can find something fast.

I was able to find a very nice house thx to the bubble pop, though. And my wife is thankfully employed but still barley pulls even with that I had 4 years ago not inclusive of inflation.

 

4 years ago i was working 70+ hours a week and not really making ends meet while the wife was in school and working part time and had a modest house



now im unemployed and started college tryin to make ends meet def time to find a part time living in a apartment



donno if im better off or breakin even

 

same sh*t, different year. Have a kid now.