Comment Re:It's a status thing (Score 1) 717
What kind of accommodations can you get for full time minimum wage work in your country? In the US, you can absolutely support yourself on minimum wage. You will have to live with roommates and eat inexpensive food and probably not have much left over for luxuries. Minimum wage is about $1000 a month after taxes (which you probably will get refunded anyway). $500 for your share of rent, $100 for a monthly bus pass, $100 for your cell phone, leaving $300 for food and entertainment and savings. It isn't pretty or fun, but it is certainly doable.