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Originally Posted by hkskyline
Life is tough. You're on your own and don't depend on the government to give you a hand-out. It's laissez-faire to the extreme, but the middle class isn't too bad. We don't live in big houses and a 400 square foot apartment is considered big for a family. But on the plus side, a live-in maid costs barely anything, the countryside is nearby, and we have so many lovely places to visit within a short-haul flight. There's a lot of great food and if you're a bit more wealthy, life is quite sweet here with lots of temptations and luxurious experiences.
There is quite a large proportion of poor though, and those live in those closets and need a few jobs to make ends meet. Average salaries for university graduates are quite low, but you just need to be in the right industry and work hard and your take-home will be significantly larger than the equivalent job in New York and London thanks to low taxes.
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Interesting, I thought HK was now under the China model, with relatively decent welfare. Can you explain the "laissez-faire" of it all and how it differs from mainland China?