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Many of them rely upon their earnings here on Steem.

There is a good old saying I learned and it translates kinda OK for those who understand the old way of life, it translates to:

It's hard to get used to riding a donkey after having ridden a horse.

I guess nowadays it would have to be somewhat like this:

Can't get used to driving a FIAT after having owned a Mercedes.

Note: every pun intended with the "fiat"

;)