You evaded the question multiple times.
Do you consider paying for shoes and rent luxuries or lavish?
Bottom line ... I found a way working at minimum wage to live and put myself thru college. I didn't have Nikes, (and I did use duct tape) I didn't go out, I ate Top Ramen, I didn't start a family until I could afford it, and I had roommates. The job was uncomfortable and the pay really sucked BUT it gave me the incentive to do and be more. So take your STUPID questions and "file them". I for one do NOT agree with coddling people who want to do low end jobs at high end wages. If you do go tell it to the Marines cause neither you nor those strikers will get any sympathy or support from me.