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[–] Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 2 months ago (9 children)

You make me remember a dude when I was a student who berated others who had cash problems (we all had the same state loans), turns out his parents funneled him 7.000SKR every month on top of what we all got.

[–] cole 0 points 1 month ago (8 children)

I think it's a little insulting. When I was a student I got Matlab free through my university.

At a job, your employer pays for Matlab if they expect you to use it.

Frankly, I hate Matlab. But it is silly to act like the cost of an individual license is much of a factor, that cost is so little compared to your salary most companies do not care

[–] Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 1 month ago (5 children)

"I got it for free"

"500€ isn't that much"

You're digging that hole you put yourself in deeper.

[–] cole 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Hey, I think you aren't really understanding my stance here. Please see comment https://lemdro.id/comment/22830764

[–] Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

"Am I out of touch? No, I'm sure it's everyone else."

[–] cole 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

I think it's worth acknowledging that we're in a bubble here. The world outside does not reflect our opinions here in large part.

[–] Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You can just say "I don't care about other people", no need yo get fancy.

[–] cole 1 points 1 month ago

no need to be a dick, either

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