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> Then EU > US. In the EU most people have a shot at this, with free education and possibilities.

Not with very low salaries and even more unaffordable real estate than in the US. Yes jumping from “lower” to “middle” class seems to be generally easier in Europe but the likelihood that you’ll just get stuck there is much higher.

> In the US your chances are mostly tied to your parents' status

Inherited wealth is as if not more important in Europe. Because while yes free education etc. give you more possibilities the ceiling of how high can you go up on your own is also generally much lower.



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