For a scientist

you never question your assumptions

for a scientist

you didn’t do your research

for a scientist

you evaluate your underlying beliefs

for a scientist

you never sought validation for your assumptions about me.

I’ve been wondering if in New Zealand, currently, there is a new underclass of people.

And its the single working woman, renting, mid thirties, on a low income. She pays her bills on time, looks after any pets she has if she has them. And I’m sorry to say it is mostly women- as women aren’t given the same opportunities or overall support like men are.

Her parents aren’t to blame, she isn’t to blame, yet she is trapped. She can’t move into a house of her own without a substantial amount of money that is nearly impossible to save on her own, and her parents aren’t that well off to provide such funds either. So she is stuck renting, not saving much though she tries.