Is Getting Rich Worth It?

[longknife]

You bet it is! No more worrying about paying the bills. Being able to buy what you want and dine where you want. Chance to get free of the bonds and travel.

Downsides? Of course there are. Does it change people? Not really. IMHO it only brings out who they always were.

Read the story @ BBC - Capital - The downsides of being rich

 

[SteadyMercury]

The downsides of being rich can outweigh the benefits

Bullshit meter just pegged at 11.

Money isn't everything and rich people can be unhappy, but come on.

 

[OnePercenter]

The article is total BS. Being rich is GRAND.

 

[OnePercenter]

The downsides of being rich can outweigh the benefits

Bullshit meter just pegged at 11.

Money isn't everything and rich people can be unhappy, but come on.

Money IS everything and unhappy rich people were probably born that way.

 

[Politico]

Hell yeah.

 

[SteadyMercury]

Money IS everything and unhappy rich people were probably born that way.

Maybe to you, not to me and if it was everything money could buy happiness. It cannot.

 

[Mad Scientist]

If anyone thinks being rich is not worth it can send me whatever amount makes them happy again.

PayPal, BitCoins, Personal Checks, Cashier Checks, Cash, Foreign Currency, Precious Metals and personal items that can be sold for cash are accepted.

 

[Mr Natural]

The best part of having money is this:

When the boss comes to you at 3:00PM on Friday and tells you we have a lot of work to do and you have to come in this weekend, you can say "Sorry, I have plans".

 

[SteadyMercury]

Yup, having money opens up choices.

 

[OnePercenter]

Money IS everything and unhappy rich people were probably born that way.

Maybe to you, not to me and if it was everything money could buy happiness. It cannot.

Of all the wealthy people I know, none are unhappy.

 

[OnePercenter]

The best part of having money is this:

When the boss comes to you at 3:00PM on Friday and tells you we have a lot of work to do and you have to come in this weekend, you can say "Sorry, I have plans".

Why would you have a boss?

 

[Sallow]

The best part of having money is this:

When the boss comes to you at 3:00PM on Friday and tells you we have a lot of work to do and you have to come in this weekend, you can say "Sorry, I have plans".

That rich?

I'm not.

 

[SteadyMercury]

Of all the wealthy people I know, none are unhappy.

Well there you go, the anecdotal experience of some poster who puts no small amount of effort into pretending to be wealthy is definitely best barometer of the wealth/happiness equation.

 

[Toro]

Worth what?

 

[norwegen]

Tough call. I sure do like sitting around watching golf in my underwear, waiting for Mom to come home with some groceries.

 

[OnePercenter]

Of all the wealthy people I know, none are unhappy.

Well there you go, the anecdotal experience of some poster who puts no small amount of effort into pretending to be wealthy is definitely best barometer of the wealth/happiness equation.

How does it feel to be wrong?

 

[Wyld Kard]

Is Getting Rich Worth It?

Hell yes!

However, being wealthy is even better.

 

[Mr. H.]

The best part of having money is this:

When the boss comes to you at 3:00PM on Friday and tells you we have a lot of work to do and you have to come in this weekend, you can say "Sorry, I have plans".

Having money means having no boss.

That said- some of my fondest memories are from times of poverty.

Some of my worst nightmares are from times of poverty.

You learn a lot about yourself and those around you. Same thing when in monied times.

What matters is the person that you are in any such moment.

 

[Sgt_Gath]

If anyone's unhappy with their wealth, they're more than welcome to pass it on to someone more deserving.

You know... Like me. lol