Aart
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@aarthmm @PeterMcCormack If there was a level playing field in business where large companies trading in this country paid full corporation tax then it would be more competitive for smaller businesses
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This argument would only have the mildest credibility if the minimum wage was the only thing the state mandated.
In a world of rising taxes, regulation, inflation and energy costs, which are all the fault of the state, only a dummy blames the business owner.
Jon Thompson@JohnnyFocal
@1ohreally No — I’m saying if a business can’t survive paying basic wages, it’s not a viable model. That’s a management problem, not a policy problem.
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@crumpfleabottom @PeterMcCormack I’m simping for the working man. When small businesses want to pay their people less to be able to beat the chains I get suspicious
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@aarthmm @PeterMcCormack I remember when it was progressive not to simp for blank chain corporations but here we are.
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@PeterMcCormack As much as I like independents and small businesses, I don’t feel like employees should suffer because shop owners are having a hard time. At the same time, I agree with you it’s crazy to pay people under 18 a 15£ wage, you can’t go straight to 15 from zero
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Let’s be as clear as possible, Starbucks and Costa Coffee definitely want the minimum wage, as they want employee rights and any other drags on small business.
This is why independents often get crushed because they don’t have:
- Purchasing economies of scale
- HQs centralising accounting, HR etc
- Bargaining power on rent
- Preferential tax treatment
And with the destruction of town centres, edge of town retail coffee is setup for the chains.
Aart@aarthmm
@PeterMcCormack If the business isn’t viable it closes. If this leads to problems it’s probably time to re-evaluate the rules. If a chain can give an employee a fair wage, and the independent kan not, then people are better off working for a chain
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@malikonchain You are overthinking, this is very nice to do on e or twice a year after a period of hard work
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People love fantasizing about a reality where you have nothing to do but chill all day
This path sends you down such a dark alley you won't understand it until you experience it yourself
Nothing to wake up for or a mission is the saddest version of winning
βάλλ' εἰς κόρακας 𓆝@cycladian
this and not knowing what day it is
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@HereC57131 @onlydubsX The facts are that I know life with and without children, and you don’t. So it’s hard to have a serious convo about it, but I know I’m right. It’s just cringe to see people think they made a smart move while they didn’t :p
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@onlydubsX I didn't have kids and I am sooooo happy I didn't!! :)
People who have kids criticize the childfree out of jealously.
To the people who have kids, better luck in the next life! 🤣
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@sciencegirl It’s wholesome, but wouldn’t you at least clean the damn thing fo her?
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@BaneThe76451 Why does the old guy not understand some pretty obvious hints😂
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@MAGAVoice What do you mean? He obviously can’t hit a semi-decent shot if his life depended on it
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@ImJayBallentine @DividendMil In what place do you live? Where I live people pay more rent than I pay mortgage for the same kind of houses
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@DividendMil Rent + invest the difference you would have spent on a mortgage in the S&P over 30 years.
This is mathematically, superior and the math cares for nobody’s feelings and emotions.
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90% of the people on X telling you to rent instead of buy simply can’t afford to buy.
The “rent forever” crowd loves to make it sound like some genius financial strategy.
The reality is most people who truly choose to rent are:
• single
• highly mobile
• or don’t have kids yet
For families and long term stability, owning a home is one of the best wealth building tools there is.
You lock in your payment, build equity, and let time do the work.
Don’t let social media noise convince you that owning a home is a bad investment. 🏡📈
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@esjesjesj Dunno, Maybe I should try again. Watched the first 30 minutes, but didn't feel it
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Yeah this movie fucking rocked
DiscussingFilm@DiscussingFilm
‘ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER’ has won Best Picture at the Oscars.
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@jaccocharite @LilithBlack25 I’m sure stuff goes wrong sometimes, but that doesn’t mean you should share made up stories
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@aarthmm @LilithBlack25 Well, they euthanised a woman against her will because her partner didn't want to take care of her anymore, I wouldn't be so certain of myself if I were you.
When they give themselves the possibility to perform certain acts, they will create the situation to perform said acts.
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@flippineckdude @APompliano Yeah, it seems pretty impossible to get those sounds from that guitar just from a mic at his head or something
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@APompliano Except that guitar isn't even plugged in or mic'd up , so the sounds that are being created are not coming from that guitar.
Summary: Bullsh*t.
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