What exactly is better about the US?
Nov 5th 2016, 2:03 am
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Re: What exactly is better about the US?
no they're not. I have one and all I got was a "we'll let you know what's been decided" Too busy doing cya exercises on the 7's. edited to add that I've just looked on the internet for info since I haven't heard anything from them. Tempted to go for a new machine, this one is now way too big and a front loader would be nice....
Nov 5th 2016, 2:32 am
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Re: What exactly is better about the US?
This comment hints at a bit of ignorance likely due to a lack of experience and perspective. As a person who grew up in a 3rd world country, I can tell you that it is possible to improve your life situation anywhere, but what is the likelihood? In a typical 3rd world country you have little to no access to loans which means you're severely limited in your advancement. You might not be able to afford college. You may have a brilliant idea but you have no access to small business loans. Your best bet in this type of situation is to save up your meager earnings to send your children to college. I've seen many, many more people move up the ladder in the US than I have elsewhere.
Second, I assume the poster has a modicum of self-awareness. Otherwise, you can't set realistic expectations for yourself. I also assume he has the determination and patience required to take action. Without these traits, you're not going to get anywhere regardless of which country you are in, unless you happen to be born into wealth.
Second, I assume the poster has a modicum of self-awareness. Otherwise, you can't set realistic expectations for yourself. I also assume he has the determination and patience required to take action. Without these traits, you're not going to get anywhere regardless of which country you are in, unless you happen to be born into wealth.
Nov 5th 2016, 3:53 am
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Re: What exactly is better about the US?
Social mobility in the US is about if you can get from $10/hr to $50/hr. Social mobility in developing countries is about if you can get from 10 cents/hr to 50 cents/hr. I think social mobility is about the same in both.
Nov 5th 2016, 3:28 pm
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Re: What exactly is better about the US?
This comment hints at a bit of ignorance likely due to a lack of experience and perspective. As a person who grew up in a 3rd world country, I can tell you that it is possible to improve your life situation anywhere, but what is the likelihood? In a typical 3rd world country you have little to no access to loans which means you're severely limited in your advancement. You might not be able to afford college. You may have a brilliant idea but you have no access to small business loans. Your best bet in this type of situation is to save up your meager earnings to send your children to college. I've seen many, many more people move up the ladder in the US than I have elsewhere.
Second, I assume the poster has a modicum of self-awareness. Otherwise, you can't set realistic expectations for yourself. I also assume he has the determination and patience required to take action. Without these traits, you're not going to get anywhere regardless of which country you are in, unless you happen to be born into wealth.
Second, I assume the poster has a modicum of self-awareness. Otherwise, you can't set realistic expectations for yourself. I also assume he has the determination and patience required to take action. Without these traits, you're not going to get anywhere regardless of which country you are in, unless you happen to be born into wealth.
I agree there are means by which people can move up the ladder in the USA that typically may not be available in some 3rd world countries, but also there are also parts of he country where people are steadily falling down the ladder due to trends on the economy and the overall society.
Nov 5th 2016, 3:54 pm
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Re: What exactly is better about the US?
I can only speak about three states I have done business in, but getting a small business loan is not easy in the USA.
I agree there are means by which people can move up the ladder in the USA that typically may not be available in some 3rd world countries, but also there are also parts of he country where people are steadily falling down the ladder due to trends on the economy and the overall society.
I agree there are means by which people can move up the ladder in the USA that typically may not be available in some 3rd world countries, but also there are also parts of he country where people are steadily falling down the ladder due to trends on the economy and the overall society.
Nov 5th 2016, 5:33 pm
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Re: What exactly is better about the US?
no they're not. I have one and all I got was a "we'll let you know what's been decided" Too busy doing cya exercises on the 7's. edited to add that I've just looked on the internet for info since I haven't heard anything from them. Tempted to go for a new machine, this one is now way too big and a front loader would be nice....
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Nov 5th 2016, 8:53 pm
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Re: What exactly is better about the US?
Nov 5th 2016, 11:02 pm
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Re: What exactly is better about the US?
no they're not. I have one and all I got was a "we'll let you know what's been decided" Too busy doing cya exercises on the 7's. edited to add that I've just looked on the internet for info since I haven't heard anything from them. Tempted to go for a new machine, this one is now way too big and a front loader would be nice....
Since I lived in France, I really like that everyone speaks English. And customer service here is absolutely fabulous. Compared to France.
Since I lived in France, I really like that everyone speaks English. And customer service here is absolutely fabulous. Compared to France.
https://pages.samsung.com/us/tlw/index.html
They offered $495 or a repair and seeing that it's only 6 months old I opted for the repair/modification. It also appears Lowes have stopped selling them. We liked the little sink thing, I believe Samsung are the only manufacturers to have the sink option.
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Nov 5th 2016, 11:33 pm
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Re: What exactly is better about the US?
There's only one: https://www.mieleusa.com/domestic/pr...hines-1565.htm
ETA I found a bunch more, under "Miele professional". Some are clearly far too heavy for most houses, at 750-1450lb,
but this one is just about the same weight as our Whirlpool. 
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Nov 6th 2016, 12:02 am
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Re: What exactly is better about the US?
Interesting, these seem to be made for the US market only as they have hot and cold fill.
Nov 6th 2016, 12:32 am
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Re: What exactly is better about the US?
There are two larger ones, more akin to a standard size US washer, in a different part of the web site.
ETA I found a bunch more, under "Miele professional". Some are clearly far too heavy for most houses, at 750-1450lb, but this one is just about the same weight as our Whirlpool.
ETA I found a bunch more, under "Miele professional". Some are clearly far too heavy for most houses, at 750-1450lb,
but this one is just about the same weight as our Whirlpool.
Nov 6th 2016, 12:42 am
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Re: What exactly is better about the US?
Many houses have upstairs laundry rooms as well - can you imagine trying to get a 3/4 ton behemoth like that up the stairs?
