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Did that guy really think you can go from scratch to success and fame in 2 months? Especially with such a small investment?
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I don't think that's really relevant to the question of "how much" $1900 is, really. I'd say most people "choose not to" save $1k than "cannot". I saved up a reasonable amount of money on $14/hr in Boston after graduation by living with roommates, not having a car, living frugally, etc. And conversely, I know plenty of people (developers even, who make lots of money!) who don't have that much saved.
Well, if you google the 'issue' about people being able to get $1000 if they really need it is pretty dismal reading. When you check reddit groups about finance as well; savings or not, most people cannot get $1000 today if they really needed to. People who make lots of money theoretically (developers etc) in western countries can get to $1000 any time even without savings. Other jobs, not so much. Also in non wester…