Being Poor by John Scalzi
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Luck, spl33nidoru? Yes, but it plays just a tiny part. Luck likes to be helped. You have to be prepared for the moment of luck. Apparently, you were. I have seen plenty of ppl in the business complain about lack of it.
'What's your portfolio url?'
I asked.
'Oh, it's almost finished'.
It's like complaining about not winning the lottery not even having bought a ticket.Of course there is poverty in the US and a lot of people are not in a position one could envy. But unlike people in Brazil whom unfit mentioned, they have plenty of ways out. They have a right to stay in the US - aren't they lucky mofos? Millions dream of having the right to stay there.
Not every city in the US has the same opportunity? They have roads and trains there and can move their asses instead of waiting for the opportunity to come.
As for Dublin, I've been living in Ireland for 4 weeks today. I moved my ass here in search of opportunity. And what a surprise - I am finding luck so far.
I am empathic with those with no opportunity. I just don't believe US citizens fit into this category.