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surrey@007 :
When I came to Canada at 1997, I was only 17 years old. The minimum wage at the time was around $7 an hour. Believe me, I worked two jobs every day—about 16 hours a day. On weekends, I also washed cars and worked at gas stations. I did whatever work I could find. I saved aggressively, and within two or three years, I had enough money for a down payment on a house. I’m not saying it was easy, but I was willing to work hard, sacrifice, and save. So what has changed today? Young people are making around $19 an hour, yet many feel they can’t get ahead. I understand that housing and the cost of living are much higher now, and buying a home is genuinely difficult. But at the same time, you have to plan, save, and make sacrifices. You can’t work 40 hours a week, spend heavily every weekend, and expect to buy a house within a year or two. Go out with your friends, enjoy your life—but also think about your future. Young age is the time to build a foundation. Work hard, learn skills, save money, and plan for the future. Success doesn’t happen overnight. And don’t look down on immigrants who are willing to work long hours, take difficult jobs, live within their means, and save every dollar. Many people succeed because they are willing to sacrifice today for a better tomorrow. Instead of only complaining about jobs, wages, or housing, let’s also talk about planning, discipline, hard work, and financial responsibility. Nothing comes for free—you have to work for it.
2026-08-15 19:32:28
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Alan Macdonald :
Liberalism has destroyed the work ethic.
2026-08-16 17:29:27
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Martin Leroux🇨🇦 :
I've had roommates until I was 26, putting my money aside for a hous3, now they want to be alone in their apartment and buy a house at 20... They should watch the movie Gran Torino where he says" Kid, I didn't get all those tool in one shot, I got it through my life." They expect to get what their parents have in their first 2 years of work. Boomers worked their arse off and didn't spent on bullshit, they were focused on buying a house.
2026-08-15 16:14:46
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kathleen_rosemary 🇨🇦 :
100% bro. Both my niece and nephew bought houses. They didn’t go out for lunch everyday, stop using Skip the Dishes, and both saved to buy houses.
2026-08-15 17:25:46
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joecanada706 :
You act like $29.50 an hour is a lot of money, when it's just a livable wage! The cost of living is way higher for these kids, then it was for us, and wages haven't kept up! Housing is 3-4 times higher than it was when we were younger, but wages might be 2- times more...... recognize the disconnect 😎
2026-08-16 16:31:58
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kenl986 :
Amazing these kids want 1000 dollars a day without doing any work. What happened to working hard and saving money. I remember getting paid 3.25 a hour I made sacrifices to be where I am. HARD WORK PAYS.
2026-08-15 20:50:21
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happycamper156 :
Maybe they’ve got more spine & self respect than we did. They’re not willing to grovel in the dirt begging capitalism exploit them.
2026-08-15 16:07:01
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user3287536393626 :
This man talks to the point. He is 100 correct
2026-08-15 21:02:19
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Tracy 🇨🇦 :
In order to afford a house in 2005 I lived by a wants and needs mentality. I didn’t spend any unnecessary money. Made all my meals at home, cut out Tims, and found entertainment at home with friends. I watch many now spend crazy money on food delivery services, Starbucks and toys! I don’t think they realize how much they could save.
2026-08-15 22:14:15
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bakerstreet :
Nailed it bro. I was getting Boomer hate from kids who said we had it easy. I said 1976 interest rates 27% and my wife and I lived paycheck to paycheck for 20 years before we had enough for down payment on mortgage. Difference is we loved life and enjoyed cheap vacations with friends and were thankful for what we had. Life is good here in Canada. Not sure where all this entitlement comes from.
2026-08-19 06:13:14
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Caliber2631🇨🇦🕯️ :
Yes, we had to work hard and save every single penny to afford to buy a house. We paid 100k for our house at 12% intrest for 5 years. Lived pay check to pay check with 3 kids, there was no vacations and no extras.
2026-08-15 18:40:08
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Neeraj Kumar :
Totally agree with you.. Atleast someone talk logically in social media..
2026-08-15 21:44:43
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AP Leo 🍁 :
A big respect 🫡 man, but you know we can’t teach who doesn’t want to understand
2026-08-16 03:17:32
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ray54692 :
I'll come work for you
2026-08-15 21:24:56
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Maninder Sandhu :
Cant be more simple ❤️🫡
2026-08-15 20:06:56
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Maryansika🍁💜 :
HR here... you already paying them above the market rate. Which is great!!
2026-08-16 00:30:38
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Burndawgman 🇨🇦 :
This guy is awesome!!
2026-08-15 20:29:42
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Santa Claus :
I'm getting 17 as an apprentice in NS for a Auto Mechanic. And im happy to learn. (Punjabi guy)
2026-08-16 00:25:45
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kkff :
men I 100 percent I sport your point
2026-08-15 20:30:31
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Warren Gagnon :
I wanna work for you
2026-08-15 19:19:54
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Kenu 🍁 :
I just follow you boss 🤘🏻
2026-08-15 18:04:07
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Stewart Williams :
I’m a Carpenter, where are you located?
2026-08-15 19:43:36
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Martin Leroux🇨🇦 :
850k house.....maybe you've got a taste for champagne with a beer budget. 1200$ for a car with gas and insurance....try a second hand car not a V8. 750$/ roommates 2250$ per month? change location. as for your phone try keeping your phone for more than 2 years and take down that data plan. everything is question of choice and making a budget with goals. I think you pay for way more luxuries than what you need.
2026-08-15 16:52:39
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Howie Ras :
bro I'd work for 25 a hour for you
2026-08-16 05:59:56
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