Is it fair for family members to expect thousands of dollars from each other on a whim? One of the more awkward parts of being part of a family as an adult is that it is likely that there are going to be some differences in everybody’s financial situation. Maybe somebody has fallen on hard …
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Rich in-laws force daughter-in-law to enroll her kids in expensive private school, while living in a good public school district: ‘I grew up very, very middle class.’
She doesn’t need to keep up with the Joneses to make her kids happy. Have you ever heard of rich families claiming that they’re «living paycheck to paycheck,» and wondered how that could be? Rich families say this because, after paying their bills, maxing out their retirement accounts, buying their kids new clothes, going out …
Seguir leyendo Rich in-laws force daughter-in-law to enroll her kids in expensive private school, while living in a good public school district: ‘I grew up very, very middle class.’
Rich 45-year-old mom guesses that the average American makes $300K annually, freaks out after discovering it’s closer to $50K: ‘I spend that much on clothes every year!’
She’s so out of touch that all you can do is laugh about it. Have you noticed that the more money someone makes, the more out of touch they become? There are people out there who fully believe that you cannot afford to live in New York City unless you make $250K+. They find it …
Seguir leyendo Rich 45-year-old mom guesses that the average American makes $300K annually, freaks out after discovering it’s closer to $50K: ‘I spend that much on clothes every year!’
26-year-old boyfriend breaks up with his rich, successful, educated girlfriend because he thinks she’s too good for him
If he thinks she’s so smart and perfect, then why wouldn’t he trust her to choose the relationship that’s right for her? It’s not that he thinks she’s too good for him; he’s just so self-defeating that he refuses even to try to be as successful as her.
Man considers leaving 6-figure front desk job because he doesn’t ‘fit in’ with wealthy environment: ‘I just feel like I’m faking it all day’
Do you feel like you’re faking your personality at work? Most jobs require some level of masking, especially customer service ones. You can’t go around saying how you feel all the time because then you’d scare away all the customers. You have to pretend like you want to be there and that your true passion …
Seguir leyendo Man considers leaving 6-figure front desk job because he doesn’t ‘fit in’ with wealthy environment: ‘I just feel like I’m faking it all day’
Wealthy 20-year-old complains about credit card debt, friends complain she’s ‘cosplaying’ their real struggle: ‘Telling me I wouldn’t know difficulty if it hit me in the face’
Would you tolerate your wealthy friend complaining about money? Complaining about money is a hallmark of friendship, especially when you’re young. You’re in it together, and you have a shared struggle. Rent is always too high, and pay is always too low. You find catharsis in working through it together, and you know you’re in …
Seguir leyendo Wealthy 20-year-old complains about credit card debt, friends complain she’s ‘cosplaying’ their real struggle: ‘Telling me I wouldn’t know difficulty if it hit me in the face’
NYC couple consider starting family, hesitate because their combined income is only $920k a year: ‘Imagine being this mentally trapped’
Kids are an expense that fewer and fewer people believe they can afford. The reality is that even the thriftiest of parents endure a lot of extra expenses when they choose to bring a new person or several into the world. Having children is one of the ultimate financial investments, and there are no guarantees …
Seguir leyendo NYC couple consider starting family, hesitate because their combined income is only $920k a year: ‘Imagine being this mentally trapped’
Employee overhears millionaire bosses dreaming about becoming vegetable vendors, giving up their lifestyles: ‘I think the “Corporate Dream” is a scam’
Is the grass always greener on the other side? Even if you’re a millionaire? It might be hard to think of someone in your life who is totally satisfied. Most of us are always yearning for something more, no matter how much we have. If you don’t have a job, you probably want one. If …
Seguir leyendo Employee overhears millionaire bosses dreaming about becoming vegetable vendors, giving up their lifestyles: ‘I think the “Corporate Dream” is a scam’
18-year-old breaks up with his girlfriend after she kept joking about him having an easy life because his parents bought him a Tesla: ‘His parents basically handed him adulthood.’
Even if she’s right, she shouldn’t keep saying something that’s clearly bothering her boyfriend. Is it wrong to make fun of rich kids for being rich? A lot of people have the instinct to rib rich kids because they enjoy all the benefits of wealth, even though they did absolutely nothing to earn them. They …
Seguir leyendo 18-year-old breaks up with his girlfriend after she kept joking about him having an easy life because his parents bought him a Tesla: ‘His parents basically handed him adulthood.’
23-year-old musical theatre actor inherits $3M, plans to invest it and live off of it for the rest of his life: ‘I have no true career prospects.’
Some people are really dealt a lucky hand in life. Everyone has fantasized about what life would be like if they never had to work another day as long as they lived. It’s fun to imagine a day spent on personal projects and leisure, rather than one spent waking up early for work and grinding …
Seguir leyendo 23-year-old musical theatre actor inherits $3M, plans to invest it and live off of it for the rest of his life: ‘I have no true career prospects.’