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		amadeuspagel on July 6, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: For the sixth year, Algeria blocks internet to pre... The expense is the opportunity cost, the time spent not working for money.

rg111 on July 7, 2023 | [–]

Yes, that's what I meant.

People like us are blessed to not have to hustle to earn since we are 18 yos.

But I have seen, first hand, people dropping out of really good opportunities when they have the smallest chance to earn an income.

Jtsummers on July 6, 2023 | [–]

You can work and go to school at the same time.

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