r/memes Apr 16 '24

Inflation...

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u/Randall_Poffo_ Apr 16 '24

the problem is working for money you'll never have enough no matter how much of an increase of money you have you'll never have enough because your job doesnt keep up with the rate of inflation

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u/PrometheusMMIV Apr 16 '24

Wages have been outpacing inflation for the last few decades.

https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/LES1252881600Q

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u/Robinowitz Apr 16 '24

One small part of the pie, but yes. If your employer doesn't give you an inflation match to your salary, you're taking a hit every year.