Cost of Living - Be Simple
The cost of living is an issue that has always been with us. The bottom line...be simple. The more we spend, the more money we need to earn and the harder we need to work. In order to find the time to enjoy life we need to work less....SO, is it not obvious that we need to minimize our lifestyle. This has two positive impacts on the world. Firstly, we reduce our consumption and lessen the environmental destruction of consumption & pollution. The second impact is that we clearly take back our lives and have the time (not money) to do the things we enjoy. If you need to spend less, then you need to spend less time earning.
One of the major costs of living, especially in big cities like Toronto, is the cost of maintaining a home. Good jobs are hard to come by and even a job three (3) times the minimum wage will only earn a salary in the mid forties (40K), which after taxes leaves about $2500 a month. With rent at the low end covering a third of that, the remaining money doesn't go far for food and the other necessities. This means we are putting ourselves further and further into debt, a trap that many will never get out of. If you are able to keep your job, since layoffs are a predominant part of our workforce now, then you may be able to hold fast, that is based on the premise that you have the stamina to deal with the politics and troubles in the office and on the voyage to work. Many people can't!!! The red tape of offices and governments may also provide too many obstacles for some.
As a writer, with many diverse skills, I've witnessed this phenomenon and have researched affordable and sustainable options for housing and living for over a decade. In the city this is harder to achieve, but can be done. I am working on a large scale solution for affordable urban housing that will have a built in economy, self & community sponsored funding, sustainable power and food, locally focused, socially diverse and is community oriented.
Simply Stephen, has therefore gone more simple and is simplifying the cost of living by living in my car, camping, traveling and visiting. I've reduced my belongings...even more. As a minimalist I could usually make myself pretty mobile, but have almost got it down to a science. Here is the simple list of things remaining:
Your support, both financial and moral would be appreciated. It is time to change the planet and offer solutions for not just a few people that meet the criteria on an application, but for all those that are interested in a prosperous and fulfilling life. Please take the time to review my network of sites and all the friends and sponsors to help them in their dreams and goals.
One of the major costs of living, especially in big cities like Toronto, is the cost of maintaining a home. Good jobs are hard to come by and even a job three (3) times the minimum wage will only earn a salary in the mid forties (40K), which after taxes leaves about $2500 a month. With rent at the low end covering a third of that, the remaining money doesn't go far for food and the other necessities. This means we are putting ourselves further and further into debt, a trap that many will never get out of. If you are able to keep your job, since layoffs are a predominant part of our workforce now, then you may be able to hold fast, that is based on the premise that you have the stamina to deal with the politics and troubles in the office and on the voyage to work. Many people can't!!! The red tape of offices and governments may also provide too many obstacles for some.
As a writer, with many diverse skills, I've witnessed this phenomenon and have researched affordable and sustainable options for housing and living for over a decade. In the city this is harder to achieve, but can be done. I am working on a large scale solution for affordable urban housing that will have a built in economy, self & community sponsored funding, sustainable power and food, locally focused, socially diverse and is community oriented.
Simply Stephen, has therefore gone more simple and is simplifying the cost of living by living in my car, camping, traveling and visiting. I've reduced my belongings...even more. As a minimalist I could usually make myself pretty mobile, but have almost got it down to a science. Here is the simple list of things remaining:
- guitar (I've sold all my other instruments)
- laptop
- cellphone
- tool box
- backpack with clothes
- Knapsack with basics such as battery charger, clock
- cooler & "kitchen in a bag"
- CAR - small gas conscious Toyota Tercel
Your support, both financial and moral would be appreciated. It is time to change the planet and offer solutions for not just a few people that meet the criteria on an application, but for all those that are interested in a prosperous and fulfilling life. Please take the time to review my network of sites and all the friends and sponsors to help them in their dreams and goals.
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