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Originally Posted by marsupial
I don't have data, but Utah has a highly educated population and a limited number of jobs. Employers can pay less because there is always a qualified person who will accept less.
I believe the high number of bankruptcies in Utah has everything to do with the gargantuan homes carving up the mountain side and the brand new SUVs all over the roads. It has little to do with family size or tithing.
Also, my impression is that there is a prevalent "keeping up with the Joneses" attitude in Utah. Sure, this is everywhere, but when your next door neighbors are also your ward members it becomes magnified.
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I was once in line at the City Hall in Eagle Mountain. In line ahead of me was some gal, with fake hooters I might add, working out a utility payment plan. However, she was also planning to move into a 5,000 square foot house on an interest only loan. My experience with our Utah property has convinced me that there is a great deal of folk who aren't so gung ho on provident living.
But when one has enormous jubilees to come home and play paddy cake with each night, does one really care?