If you are aware from the beginning that your life will be poverty and suffering, you'll maybe be able to deal with the poverty and suffering a tiny bit better when you get there.

No i think the message was dont waste money. OP fumbled yes but his initial point still stands.

Most people do end up making more money the longer they stick with a job/career. It may still be an unfair wage but a 50 cent raise is still some extra cash at the end of the day, and that little bit can go even farther if you are frugal with it. If you have a surplus of even $50 at the end of a month you can start investing it to at least keep up with inflation or if you're lucky even get ahead a bit.