Inflation Hits 7.5%, Highest in 40 years

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  1. shooter19802003

    shooter19802003 Road Train Member

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    Alot of folks have money left from being paid to stay home. Plus they didn't have to pay for rent or food. Also got the stimulus checks. So they quit their jobs enmasse and stayed home. Or lost their jobs and never went to replace it.....because of said govt funds. Alot of younger folks moved back in with their folks and are happy on the couch during the day.
     
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  3. skallagrime

    skallagrime Road Train Member

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    That doesnt capture unemployment #s, have to be actively seeking work to be counted there
     
  4. shooter19802003

    shooter19802003 Road Train Member

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    True enough
     
  5. TROOPER to TRUCKER

    TROOPER to TRUCKER Anything Is Possible

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    People don’t know what work is anymore. Way to many handouts.
     
  6. shooter19802003

    shooter19802003 Road Train Member

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    Well, economically speaking, it's the smart move.
     
  7. skallagrime

    skallagrime Road Train Member

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    Short term, which is the way most people think
     
  8. shooter19802003

    shooter19802003 Road Train Member

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    Exactly. If you are going to get paid not to work. It would be foolish to work. Especially if the govt is paying more than whatever crap job you had before. Because folks with good careers and 6 figure salaries aren't walking away from them.
     
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  9. Beaver9

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    You increased $400 per month or per load?
     
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    shooter19802003 Road Train Member

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    Per load.
     
  11. Beaver9

    Beaver9 Heavy Load Member

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    And how many loads do you run approximately?
     
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