South Korean Workers Shut Inside Coffins To Make Them Appreciate Life

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  1. ScooterBrandon

    ScooterBrandon Senior Investor

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    Wow, that's....interesting.
    SK is one of the most urban places on earth, I have always felt that us human animals need a little nature to keep us happy.
     
  2. Susimi

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    Maybe the human being has evolved to become accustomed to living in an urban setting? And maybe those who go out to woods and natural settings to kill themselves, maybe they are taking the route in-bedded from when humans first walked the earth?
     
  3. Rainman

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    They could I suppose because if they were terrified of death before "being laid to rest" when they actually get shut inside the coffin and realize that it might not be that bad, they'll go ahead commit suicide. Since it is a problem which MUST be dealt with maybe teaching kids about [life] problems and how suicide isn't a solution could help.
     
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  5. ScooterBrandon

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    That is a very creative take on my comment!

    I am telling you though, if you feel down or depressed take a nature walk.
    It will make you feel better.
     
  6. pwarbi

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    When people are down and depressed, getting out anywhere and getting exercise is always a big help.

    If your fortunate enough to be able to have a walk in the country, then go for it. If your not though, even a walk in an urban area can help relieve stress.
     
  7. djordjem87

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    Can anyone tell me how much are they being paid for working hour and how much are some basic groceries ? I am just curious. I will check my self but I wanted to stress that in my country working our is less than a Euro. Around 80 Euro Cents. With that money you earn 8 Euros for 12 hours of work. This is not average it is minimal but very often the most frequent rate. For 8 Euros, the amount you make for a day, you can buy : A T-Shirt or two kg of white cheese. A pair of snickers here cost around 100 Euros. You have to work 12 days without eating to buy these. That is why I am asking about how things are there. Just want to make a comparison.
     
  8. ScooterBrandon

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    I don't see how this has to do with the thread, but I will bite.
    Here in Ontario Canada the minimum wage is $11 per working hour.
    For a regular 40 hour work week that gives you $750 to take home ($200 goes to income tax.)
    Average rent is $1000 in the city of Toronto, $750 outside the city but you can get it down to $500 if you live with roommates.
    Here is a list of what things cost, i'm too lazy to type if out but I can confirm these are the normal prices I see everyday.

    http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Canada

    When you look at these numbers, then you realize anyone living in Canada is very lucky, it's almost impossible to be poor as long as you live within your means.
     
  9. moneyman

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    Everything is possible in South Korea. They are living in the country where they do not know about better so therefore they can be still happy.
     

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