Women of Different Salaries: Can Money Buy Happiness? | Glamour
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- We asked women of different incomes: Can money buy happiness? Find out who can be made happy by what's in the bank and who thinks happiness can't be bought with all the money in the world.
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money can give u access to a less stressful lifestyle. totally agreed.
It can’t. Your mind just creates more problems.
But not if to make $ in the first place, you’re doing something you don’t love..
Only if you can manage money correctly and live within your means
truee periodtt.
@@aaronharman5431 But then the money can at least buy you a good therapist ;)
Money cant buy you happiness but poverty cant buy you anything.
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And that my good sir, is the comment of the year.
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FACTS
@Pohjois Disaster Moon people don’t CHOOSE to stay poor
I rather cry in a lambo and condo than in my moms basement.
for real
Duh
Stupid quote
@@mirrorball1 do you need help getting it off the ground? I can make that big if you want
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"Money can't buy you happiness". But sis, most people don't ask for happiness, all they ask for is stability and security, something that money obviously gives you
It's not about without basic necessities it's bout being "rich" ..... & What's the point of security n stability if it's not leading to happiness
@@k.m.5824 so you would rather be very unsafe and unstable never knowing what happens can not even get kids cuz they will be in that environment, would u be happy? i would not.
Money bring happiness to people that are struggling to pay their bills,rent,healthcare, things dont make you happy but being able to pay things that cause you stress do
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money won’t make you happy but not having enough will make you miserable.
You should have been put in there.
Wise words💯💯
If you're reading this make today an amazing day and keep moving forward towards your goals. Success comes to those who never give up on there dreams.
If you want to be successful in life you must have the mindset of the rich spend like the poor while the poor spend like the rich
@Valerie Sanchez and never care about anyone who tells you you won't make it because themselves or others failed. Or market trends. They didn't have the opportunity you have....take your chances
Yes money bring happiness, I've never seen a person happy to be broke. For anyone who believe money won't make you happy, give me your money and see how happy I get. 😃
Pleasure is not happiness
@@aaronharman5431 that doesn't make any sense if you're getting pleasure you're happy
@@kathhqq7 that was a dumb statement you just made I'm not poor im not even close to being poor. Why would you think someone would have to be poor if money made them happy. Maybe you just don't make enough to be happy.
@@kathhqq7 duh because only poor people are truly struggling. no really, im tired of sympathizing with rich people when there are people literally starving rn. Do you not see the number of cashapp requests on all social medias? Do you think people enjoy having to do that? No ofc not, Americans are proud and hate asking for help. They are doing this bc they are desperate, they have kids who are hungry. Your comment is disgusting and classist. Money cannot buy you happiness, but it can grant you the freedom of financial security to persue, reflect, and bring happiness to your life.
Lol
Whoever says money can't buy happiness has obviously never been poor. Of course it can. If it doesn't, then you're not spending it correctly.
Whoever says money can buy happiness has obviously never been rich either
@@savannajade973 false. Life was much better when my husband had his old job (much better pay) and we never worried about bills, took family vacations, and were able to help out other family members. So I'd have to politely disagree
@@monicapyle first of all I’m very sorry ab your husband losing his job and that you’re not as happy as you were before, and I hope things get better. Second of all isn’t that not really buying happiness but more money buying security or removing factors that could cause unhappiness? I mean money can’t buy you your interpersonal relationships meaning significant other, friends, etc (or at least not true ones) and I feel like that’s a huuuge part of happiness. I hope that doesn’t come off as rude btw!!
I’m tired of the lies I’m way more happier now, can’t be happy when you can’t afford to eat.
@@savannajade973 well money itself can’t buy happiness but it can buy things that lead to it. It would certainly make my life looking at my parents stress-free if I could pay off their debts. It makes me happy when I see the smile on my family members looking at a gift I’ve bought for them.
Money can buy therapy session which is road to happiness :((
i wish i could pay for therapy
Riggght , this is what im sayin
Money is therapy enough for me. 🤑
Therapy sessions are often not a road to happiness.
Sometimes they are the opposite actually
Let's put it this way: money makes being happy much easier.
I think people who don't have "enough" money are less likely to feel happy.
@@USSResolute exactly. Less likely is the term
Things that make you happy cost money......... Women, marriage, security, a nice place to live, food, imagine trying to make friends with no money. Nobody wants to hang out with poor people except people who cant afford to hang out with not poor people.
Interesting that the higher the salary, the more “no’s” that are answered.
I think they've lost perspective because they no longer have to struggle.
they're probably interpreting the question as "does being filthy rich make you happier than being comfortable" rather than "does being able to afford food make you happier than living on the street" like the people who earn less might.
not exactly, I think it's just those who think they earn well but don't. Those who earn even more start to say yes again.
That's like supermodels telling you looks don't matter.
@@SoCalFreelance Yup! Exactly!!
Money was never supposed to buy you happiness. Less financial stress in your life is the point
Money indirectly buys happiness.
People saying money doesn’t buy happiness make me cringe.
Me too!!
Same and people call me materialistic for this... 😑
@@mysterymeme6141 but you are though. There are so many people who live in huts without access to the pleasures of life but are still happy.
@@zippy3253 and how many people who can't afford food are happy? would you be happy if you were sick and suffering and not able to buy medicine to help you? Money isn't just for frivolous luxuries it also buys survival. You can't be happy if you're dead.
@@zippy3253 aslo the people who live in huts "without the access to the pleasures of life". That's not completely accurate. They can access the pleasures of life. They just live in huts and choose to have it simple. They just choose not to spend that much money and they are just good at earning money. They choose a simple life to earn money. So.. that means money are still important for these people.
I believe happiness is a mindset but money is a tool that you can use to help others
and yourself.
That’s the wrong question to ask. Money is a tool. Money can give you the freedom to pursue what makes you happy.
It doesn’t guarantee happiness.
It doesn’t guarantee sadness either.
True, it's not the lack of money that makes people sad, it's what comes with that lack of money; not being able to pay the bills, not being able to afford food or housing etc, but if those basic things didn't cost money then a lack of money wouldn't have as much of an impact (just theoretical semantics).
Exactly!
''Money can give you the freedom to pursue what makes you happy''. Does it? Things you can't get with money: love, health, family, good friends, great relationships, great conversations, fulfilment, etc. Money is nice, but so long as you have enough to live a middle class life it only matters much to some (often empty) people
@@dodopson3211 nh its lack of money
@@LucasLima-sz4kg It does, health can be kept or improve based on diet, having money can help you eat healthier, have fresh food, have access to a doctor and medicine, if you want to spend more time with Family you need the freedom to spend the time with them, having money means not having to be working all the time, relationships can be improve if you have the time to build them, having money gives you access to travel with your significant one, take more vacations, do the things that both enjoy etc.
The ones who said “no” act like if the question is “does physical paper dollars infront of you make you happy?” like no obviously not, it’s paper... It’s what money can buy, money is a tool, and all the things they said can be bought/created with the tool of money.
lmao exactly
The rich people saying money doesn’t buy happiness and acting like it’s materialistic to think otherwise are insanely insulting. Imagine thinking all money does is buy you unnecessary trinkets
@Luís Andrade hahahaha ok salty stranger who knows absolutely nothing about what I've accomplished in life, financially or otherwise
@Luís Andrade it's comical to me that people who think like you even exist
Well, someone who earns enough to provide for their own needs and comfort is probably happier than someone who is poor and living in a warn torn country, but someone who earns 140k probably isn't significantly happier than someone who earns 160k. There's probably a wage cap where earning more than that doesn't correlate with happiness, but more of yourself.
@@Unknown_source44 yeah I 100% agree with that. I just think the higher earners need to realize that saying money doesn’t buy happiness is super dismissive and ungrateful for all of the stability, comfort, resources, etc that they have BECAUSE of their money
It’s not an insult. How would YOU know about rich people being happy if you’re not rich. Only rich people can tell you their experience. There isn’t some set amount of money that you reach and all of a sudden you’re happy. I grew up relatively poor, but I had a great life growing up. I wouldn’t trade my experiences up to this point for any amount of money.
The longest ever study done on happiness concluded that those who had more, quality relationships are the ones who were happiest. The biggest regret was not spending enough time with loved ones. So yeah, money doesn’t buy happiness. However, poverty will more generally lead to unhappiness. It’s a very nuanced, but it’s an important distinction.
The person that said “things don’t make you happy” really doesn’t know what it’s like to live without basic basic needs met due to financial strain....
The western lifestyle is a good part of why many people struggle. You dont need a new 1000 dollar cell phone every year or 20 pairs of shoes. People really need to understand that you can have a pretty comfortable life making say 50,000 a year you just need to give up the superficial luxuries.
Yes, money can. In some cirsumstances, it does lead people to being happy in their lives.
Here's the thing about money- it allows you to do what you want in life without fear of everything
Rich people commit suicide too. I think the point here is that money can afford you a lifestyle that would obviously be more comfortable and stress free than living paycheck to paycheck does. But comfort and happiness aren't the same. Being unhappy in a nice car or a clunker still feels the same, miserable.
Exactly!
Agree!
@Code_with_Me alot of rich people do it because they are just black holes of greed . they have everything and still feel empty because they still want more and dont have any idea how to be grateful for what they have because they take it for granted. I knew a millionaire who chose to live in a car and do heroine. people are insane.
I would rather be unhappy in a nice car or a mansion than be unhappy in a streets, starving, cold and alone.
@@mariaphares4783 that's literally one of the dumbest statements I see people using all the time
"Whoever said money can't solve your problems, must not have had enough money to solve them"
Ariana was Right ...
Ps: I don’t have any money 😅
But I’m sure it would help to have some to live a bit better
Everyone focused on being "materialistic" when it takes money to simply exist. At least in the US. and that's not even getting into happiness yet.
I'm tired of ppl trying to tell me money doesn't buy happiness. Like, let me find out for myself, thank you.
Money cannot swept away all of our sadness. But without money we cant afford paying the bills and basic need of life. That can be core of stress and deppresion. 💰💸💸❣
I’ve been unhappy without money and with money, and I tell ya. It may just be me it’s easier be unhappy with money.
Yep cause having money will take away financial stress, but it still keeps the other bad things in your life that aren't monetary.
I knew the 50K & up would see a difference in opinions.
All this video did for me was realize just how under paid I actually am for my experience in my occupation. And no, money can’t buy happiness, but it can free you of many stresses if you choose to live below your means.
I don't think money buys happiness. It anything money gives you more options, freedom, and access. Options with what you want to pursue or do. Freedom to choose what you do. Access to being around the right people and place.
@Micah Newson But it depends your relationship with money. Some people overly obssesed with money that they willing to lie , kill , rob another person to it and other despised because it is seen a force of all evil. The best approach to this is a balanced view as a tool to reach goals and project. There is people who have a lot money but their relationship with other people are horrible and they inside miserable due that think they have taste everything and feel people only love them because of their money and going backstabbing them. That is one must have mindset that help live this lifestyle healthily and respinsibly.
not having financial stress will definitely make you happier and then all of your other issues can shine bright 😌🙃
me, 38, state worker, 50K a year - absolutely it can buy happiness, but it can't buy love, or respect, or character.
You can see where the middle class is like “No, things don’t make you happy!” while the low and high class are like “money gives you a path to opportunities which then makes you happy”.
The 93k lady is confused. To live happily, healthily, comfortably and debt free, you gotta have a lot of money.
No you don’t. I make 30k and I’m all of the above. No student loans no credit cards nothing. Don’t fall into the poor person mindset.
@@cristalcruzzin1756 exactly. It's a trap
@@cristalcruzzin1756 What state in the US do you live where you're able to travel, relax, and live comfortably on 30k? 90% of your salary is the cheapest rent in many places (outside of the South).
I think what this video visually illustrates is that until you reach that magical number where you can be comfortable, money is a huge stressor and pain point in your life. But once you reach that comfortable level, or close to it, notice how almost everyone who earned a reasonable income or higher basically had the same answer? It’s almost as if they don’t care about the money, but what it’s really showing us if their lack of stress over money. And as long as they use their money wisely to live a balanced life not controlled by objects, they can be quite content. Most of us don’t need much in life, just the essentials, but not having the security of an emergency fund or retirement fund, etc keeps us up at night. We just need that cushion to make us feel safe and secure.
We need basic income, free education and healthcare so money doesn’t need to be the top priority for everyone’s life!
I disagree with basic income but healthcare and education would be great! Also better access to food for all
See how that worked out in the soviet union
@@COLMECTIGAMINGANDMORE See how it all works out amazingly in Denmark and Norway
Yes. Money can buy happiness and covid taught me that the hard way. You’re sad, good therapy isn’t cheap
If you have 2 million vs 22 million your lifestyle might not be drastically different, there might not be more things you want - at that point are you may not be able to “buy” happiness. But making 20k vs 80k vs 200k makes a huge difference in lifestyle and capabilities
Money makes life better no doubt about it
This video really brings perspective to how incredibly outdated the phrase “money can’t buy you happiness” really is. Even the highest earning women agree that financial stability and the lack of stress it causes is at the root of your happiness.
Yes, to an extent. I doubled my income which made me happy financially, but that also gave me more stress and responsibilities to deal with. So money shouldn't be the only focus of happiness.
Imagine making 400k a year at 26 years old...
So what.
Some Silicon Valley moguls made billions by that point.
It's not your average fellow case obviously
that salary is highly unusual even in private equity at the age of 26. She must be at the senior associate or VP level which takes most in the neighborhood of 6-9 years starting right out of college to achieve if they ever get there at all. She's clearly an exceptional case
I’m glad that people in this video were honest. Money cannot buy happiness, because happiness depends on your mindset, but financial security definitely makes life easier in certain ways.
Happiness I feel is a fleeting emotion but contentment with one's life is a lifetime attainment.
Money affords you the opportunity to do more things that can bring you more money...as cliche as it sounds it takes money to make money.
Happiness is a state that we attach to good life. Money or not you can not change the variables. We need to be ok with emotions. Knowledge and understanding can free you.I have had money and I have been without money. Money alone does not make happiness a constant it is appreciation and growing taking in life and helping others that will create more fulfilling experience
Seeing that 400k almost felt fake because I’m 26 and know I will never come close to that, silently regretting all my decisions and career choice :/
only happy people with money say that money doesn’t buy happiness 😭
I agree with the last answer: "Not on its own but it definitely helps...". Most of us have some idea of what our ideal life would look like and what would make us happy. In a world where just about everything costs something, money will most likely be an ingredient in one's pursuit of happiness, even if your goal is as simple as, like another participant said, 'to be debt-free', money will be necessary to take that strain off of your shoulders. However, without proper self-awareness, all the money in the world could leave many unfulfilled...
OMG are we gonna just skip over the fact that the lawyer who makes 900k isn't on here??? i missed her weird walk :((((
There's a huge difference between being happIER, and attaining happiness at all. And I feel like it's often mixed up, as you see in the variety of responses.
Money Can Buy You Happiness BUT not directly
It does bring you happiness! Especially when you earn it easily. Hardly no stress and comfort! Try being broke and see if your happy. Yea thats what I thought
“nice clothes make me happy “ I can relate 👊.
Money that is needed buys happiness. Once it is no longer needed, but only wanted, it does not
*"Happiness Is The Same Price As Red Bottoms"*
-Ariana Grande
what does that mean
@@mirrorball1 idk I just said it XD felt like it was related to this lol
@@mirrorball1 she's referring to Christian Louboutin designer shoes aka red bottoms :)
@@bhnurse16 ooh thanks, makes sense
I guess we should define hapiness. Not everybody is looking for the same things in life.
Exactly.. the concept of happiness varies with perspective
Yes, but it’s extremely temporary. Things give you temporary happiness, when your sad, it doesn’t quite help. But yeah it does make you feel happy at that moment but sooner or later you’ll forget about it.
I think it depends on who your friends are, and what you value. Money just allows you to do more and have better stuff. Really money gives you more freedom if you enough.
Money can buy temporary joy. You can compound those temporary joys but it’ll always be temporary. It can provide the stability that so many people don’t have but should, and it’s so unfortunate that they don’t.
Yes but to live a debt free life you need to pay it off with... money
Yes money can make you happy but not completely. I agree the more you make the less stress you have!
Only rich people who grew up rich and privileged say money can't buy happiness 🙄
Agree
When you get some money, you too will find out that it simply cannot buy happiness.
“Money can’t buy happiness, but poverty can’t buy anything” is one of my favorite quotes that I’ve heard around and it’s the first thing I though of during this video
Too little money is bad , too much money is bad , an adequate amount of money is good
Yes it can, but only to a certain extend. It can give you shelter, food and so on. And honestly money can buy a lot of things, that make you happy. Not in a way like buying a new switch or cloth, but going out with friends, on vacation, taking an Uber everywhere and so on.
Happiness is something you achieve, but money can certainly buy you contentedness or, at the very least, comfort.
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they cut the last one. age:18 occupation: pornstar
salary: 1 million first year.
There's nothing better than having an economically stable life. That's just the way we made things.
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Yes money can buy happiness for most people, including me
money can’t buy happiness, but can buy things that provide happiness like travel
the fact that people try to buy happiness it already tells you how little they know what happiness really means
Please bring these back
1:11 how can a NONPROFIT have a salary? Sry I'm dumb
The company doesn’t make a profit. The company just sets itself up so that the money it brings in is roughly the same as all the expenses the company has. The CEO’s salary would be an expense of the company, as well as the salaries of all the other workers. The only one who doesn’t make any money is the ‘company itself’, which is not a real person.
@@David-fw4ly Thank you for the explanation!
When you have money, you can help les fortunate people too and that can make you happy!
We all want something we don't have
The best thing money can buy is your time back and a measure of peace of mind. However life with its other anxieties will still be there.
it just helps relieve some stress on lifestyle. if you don't have to worry about how you are going to pay your bills -- then you are very content with a comfortable lifestyle.
Money provides freedom, but there is a cut off before the money doesn’t matter. If you and you’re spouse can each pull in 50k a year, that’s 100k combined. That’s an amazing living.
Money can't buy your love but it can buy happiness
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy things that make you happy.
Whoever said no is not truthful. Money can buy you security that you don't have to worry about when you're going to eat next and where you're going to live, transportation.
You can go to much more of the social events out for dinner, theater, vacations, even a coffee. It gives you a piece of mind and it lets you pick and choose a job that you do or don't want to do. You can get a maid, a cook, an assistant, things that you want to make your life easier
Money *does* buy happiness, but it can't prevent sadness. I think we can all agree on that
This is not really a debate. It all depends on a person's circumstances, perspective on life, the lifestyle they choose. If you live in a country where education and health are not the state's problem and you have 3 children. So ye it all depends.
"not on its own, ut it definitely helps" .. I would say it helps a lot
Its easier to seek out happiness with the help of money. Some people find meaning and purpose through helping the less fortunate, that takes money,
Basically everyone did agree that having money neutralized some degree of worry even if it doesn't "Buy happiness" it is a lot easier to be happy with less to worry about
So the conclusion is : happiness is subjective. Depends on our point of view, our needs and our life experience regarding money which more or less impacts our way of seeing this topic.
I think money can only buy “temporary” happiness, like for example something you’ve been wanting and your happy you have it, but money can’t buy you a happy marriage
I feel there are two scales there, under $85k, ppl think money is solution to everything, between $85k and $0.5m, you will think money is just money, then above $millions, you think money is important again because it’s not just money, it’s about opportunities, ppl you can meet, everything you see in everyday life is no longer the same.
Success is 100% positive self image. There are poor people who are extremely happy, and rich people who are incurably miserable. Wealth just means having enough money, food, and free time to do what you want with your life.
Looks like the ones that have it have other problems that make them feel money can't make you happy...
Moral : try to be happy at every stage but even if it's just for the sake of your future or current kids please try to be be rich
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I think as soon as you ask this question people automatically make the question “Does being rich make you happy?” That ain’t the question. Money (unfortunately) affords everything people need to be happy, no matter how simply they choose to live. Unless of course they are completely COMPLETELY off the grid.
if happiness had a hundred brands, 99 of them are purchased. the last one is a coupon that you find on the street.
with money you can buy lettuce, then decide to use it in a salad or a double cheese burger, it's your choice.
it can purchase happiness, but can't cure sadness
What's fascinating about this; is the poor and the overly rich said yes, but the comfortable salaries in the middle said no. I feel not enough and too much money can actually make you blind. I'm in the middle and I find my nice paychecks just a crutch. You can't buy health, love, authentic friends, and good luck.
Money on its own is meaningless. It's what you do with the freedom it gives you that can make you happy.
Rich girls saying no just take the things they have since a long time for granted 🤷🏾♀️