My dad always said to me: "Money gives you freedom, not happiness." What you do with the freedom is up to the person. And it seems a lot of these rich kids fall into the issue of not knowing what to do with their freedom.
Because they don’t see at as freedom. They’re used to having everything and more from before they can even remember. They don’t understand how money really works and the people that make the expensive things they love to buy. They don’t know what work is at all. They’re told they can do whatever they want and never have to feel any type of way about it. They’ll never know what it’s like to struggle and so they never will have true freedom. They’re still chained to that money and lifestyle.
I grew up wealthy, met my now husband who was dirt poor.... My mom didn't think he was good enough and threatened to "cut me off" if I continued to see "that construction worker" So I moved out at 17 and he and I lived in the car. We've been happily married for 28 years.
I thought this was a made up story till you said your parents threatened to "cut me off" and I'm like "yeah thats some shit rich people would say" so definitely a true story.
I actually watched the Born Rich film for my sociology class and had to, you guessed it, look at the sociological aspect of the film. There was actually one person out of this whole film that I liked. I forgot his name but he was someone that grew up a bit different from the others. He worked with construction workers at one point and learned that he liked working hard because it gave him a sense of accomplishment. It felt a bit empathetic as well because someone expressed that once people learn that you're rich some start acting different. Which is why it led to Ivanka saying that the number one thing she looks when it comes to friendship is sincerity. And of course when we look at the different people in the film, we also learn that the statement "money doesn't buy happiness" is pretty much true to some aspect. But also, it was a bit surprising to learn that when it comes to spouses they obviously look towards someone from their own social circle. They do this because only someone who is rich would be able to understand each other's social problem compared to someone who is not from their status. Also, the number one thing that I learned when it comes to rich social circles, which I'm sure most realized, is that talking about money is pretty much taboo.
The thing is, is for people without money, money can fix 90% of their problems. Poor people don't have the time or energy to focus solely on relationship or life goal, they need to survive first. That's why lot of poor people associate money with happyness.
It sucks even more at 30 being disabled and trying to live off $774 a month. I do know a little more money would help with a lot of my stresses. I jhad an aunt tell me "you're gorgeous just find a rich man." I was 13 and I responded, "I'll make my own living." I worked from 15-25 when I couldn't anymore. I wishI could still work. I was a lot happier and could afford my bills on min wage 40 hour weeks. I make maybe a third of min wage workers make.
I watched this documentary in sociology. The Johnson son that made this documentary actually got some serious flack from his rich friends. They shunned him just for exposing them and their entitlement.
Why did he genuinely do it? Like, does he know the struggle of the average American? It seems like he's more... down to earth than his friends. But he is also wearing a top hat, lmfao
tbh idk why they agreed then. Also, it wasn't really exposing them. It's not like they were better or worse than what we think they're like. They're actually quite boring, in fact. Girl really said she goes in and buys a handbag like a crow seeing a pretty stone, except crows think more.-
@@DanielleVlog365 It was his graduation thesis, he was at university for filmmaking. He also thought it was something people hadn't really done, as an heir to a billion dollar company, he had the opportunity to show how the people around him acts - normal filmmakers can't do that. He also wanted to show the disconnect of the people around him, they're so empty despite all the money and freedom they have.
I’m struggling but I’m crossing my dream job. It pays under 100k but it will fulfill me and I’d rather die sooner doing what I love rather than even survive
Yeah, i am pretty sure most people around the world are struggling and just work because they need it to survive, there are pretty few that are "living the dream" and that mentality for the rest is just a state that they imagine they are going to archive someday if they work hard enough.
I love how the video started with Ken and Dane mocking rich people and then the video gradually started getting deeper and deeper talking about life, happiness and mental health, and how all that affect your life. I wasn't expecting that at all but I like it lol
I don’t think any person handles being wealthy better than George Lucas. During an interview, he said that he constantly has to remind his children that “I’m rich, not you.”
Quite a few wealthy people are like that to be fair, especially if they're self made and worked for it. Hell, I knew a kid that was from wealth that was raised like that. He would always say his parents had money, not him. He never acted entitled to anything and just wanted to be treated like anyone else.
Love the little Ken talks in these videos. I myself spent years studying for jobs that would make lots of money but ended up depressed. In the end I went back to what I was actually interested in (art and culture) and luckily got a job after finishing my bachelor. My boss told me she chose me because I seemed passionate. Don't give up on what you really love.
"Money doesn't buy happiness" well, it sure as hell helps reduce the stress of living paycheck to paycheck. Having to worry about not knowing where your next meal is coming from, or struggling to afford basic necessities. Not having to worry about going in medical debt if your health takes a turn. Hard to be happy when you're being crushed under the weight of simply trying to survive.
I think that it's important to acknowledge that there is a middle ground between living paycheck-to-paycheck and being exorbitantly wealthy - both of which have their own curses. Growing up in a family that is stable and financially secure seems ideal to me and I think that I would argue that I would rather grow up in a financially secure and stable household than either an extremely wealthy or financially insecure one.
@@nikidutoit9454 I feel like the only problem with growing up extremely wealthy is if the parents spoil you. Rich parents need to remind their kids that it's the PARENTS money, not theirs. As long as the parenting is great you're basically guaranteed a good life because you have almost everything available to you. From having the best education, to having the best job opportunities.
I just want to get to a point where my husband and I don’t have to worry about “what are we gonna eat today?” “How are we gonna get food?”. but the fact that paying bills or being able to afford groceries is a constant struggle, certainly drains the quality of our life. I want to get to a point where we can buy healthy food. Keep our kitchen full and well cooked in. And when we have our children, be able to provide them with the same healthy food (and other necessities like diapers, bottles and clothes) I don’t want a yacht. I want the chance to build a happy healthy home for my family. And sadly, that will take ALOT of money.
How? He’s literally saying “look how dysfunctional these people are.” He’s shining the light on the roaches, even including his own father for a small time. He deserves some nobility credit for it.
My best friend growing up had a father who was an attorney and one day (in elementary school), I asked her if she was rich (I know... So classy of 8 year old me to ask, right?) And in response, she actually said, "no. But I think my parents are." Funny enough, I realized later on in adulthood that apparently, my parents were was also kinda wealthy.... And I literally had no idea. 🤣
I like that, and it does seem much more accurate. The reduction in worry, knowing you can pay your bills, take care of your family, donate generosity, have some savings, maybe even have a nice holiday without kinda panicking about your budget. That would be nice, doesn't even have to be millions of dollars, just being a bit more comfortable would be a nice, I think where people see happiness is that reduction of worry, feeling of security you mention.
If I ever become rich, and have kids, they will never know. I would raise them as if we where just comfortable enough that we wouldn't struggle for necessities, but also have a few fun things here and there. Above all teach them how to work, to be grateful, and encourage them to gain as many experiences and see through as many perspectives as possible
@@a_d3mon thats how you get your kids to despise you and remind you as a horrible parent, putting strangers before your own family and lying to your own family the whole life XD
I suppose coming from a position of chronic illness and living in the US, wealth could make a HUGE difference. I could afford the right medication if I had the money. As it is, I can't, so I suffer. I could relocate to a better living situation with wealth. I could eat properly with more money. I could have completed my degree with more money. Money doesn't buy happiness, but it buys opportunities and time. And comfort. Edit: Thank you to those who say they got it and wished me well.
Thsts when you find comfort in what you have and learn what wants and needs are. I'm in the same boat , but I also learned that having money won't solve anything becuase therr will always be something else that will come up that money can't solve. It's all about mental perspective
I feel you. I suffer from a chronic illness and my husband got injured about six years ago. He suffers from a chronic nerve condition which causes pain and twitching constantly. We struggle every month. A little more money a month would be nice especially raising children but we make due. I due understand making choices between medications and food. We don't qualify for medical assistance so we have a lot of co-pays.
I feel you heavily on the chronic illness and lack of money. My current medical treatment that keeps me going week to week is not covered by insurance one bit, so it takes my whole family pulling together, a lot of extra hours, and a lot of debt to get through the $300/week. And that’s already after an almost 50% discount, thanks to the doctor being an absolute angel
When I was in school I got really into graphic design and coding, all that stuff, I was very invested, I was taking all the classes I could for it in high-school. My parents told me there was no future for me and that I wouldn't make it anywhere in life with something like that. I was suppose to graduate in 2016 but I dropped out and moved out of my house at 17 years old. As of today I'm happily married with a 1 year old but I still wish that I actually didn't listen to my parents and did what I wanted to do....
You can still get into graphic design and coding. Yea sure it'll take a bit longer but it definitely is something you can do in spare time of a few minutes to a couple hours a day. Plus, graphic design and coding can go hand in hand quite often.
@@a_d3mon Absolutely, there are so many courses online and you can build up a portfolio from home. It's never too late to try! I can't take art as a main job, so I make sure to find time after all my labs and neurology classes to practice drawing and follow courses online, even when I'm tired it feels invigorating because I enjoy it so much. It's surprising how much free time there is once you cut out things that are just time-wasters (not actually relaxing), like watching too much TH-cam or TV.
@@fwpjr1983 But it can pay for all those bills so you're not as stressed. Not living month to month, paycheck to paycheck. It might not make you happy, but it is the start of happiness. I haven't been able to travel in over a year (which isn't like me, I'm cheap, so it only costs me a few hundred every trip), but i can't simply afford it anymore. I can barely afford to eat anymore. Money can't buy happiness? Money can buy luxury and ability to enjoy life.
I'm a teacher and I've worked in private schools with kids whose parents were RICH,public schools where kids were middle class, and Title 1 schools where 80% of kids were on free and reduced lunch. I've come to the conclusion that kids often don't care about money- they care about love. I've had kids come from families of great wealth but are starving for love, affection, and attention. On the other hand, I've had kids come in with hand-me-down clothes and their free school breakfast who came from the most loving, supportive, wholesome families. Ultimately, all kids, no matter the socioeconomic background, have incredibly similar emotional needs. Rich, poor, or middle class, kids are kids need love, support, and stability
@@rose-de6ns Some aspects of my life have been solidified and some I’ve started to think on because of Ken. This is why we are here for this duo every day 💯💕
I think people are chasing the stability that money can bring, not currency. They say your lifestyle, happiness wise doesn't increase after getting to 100,000 annually. Meaning once you reach that annual salary your happiness won't increase if you suddenly find a job making half a million a year.
@@TheSkyHive I beg to differ. You can afford more unique experiences at half a million a year vs only 100K. The higher the income or net worth the more extravagant experiences you can afford. Where it truly starts to not make a difference anymore is when you hit billionaire status. At a billionaire level you have access to celebrities, high power politicians, and the ability to buy yachts and private jets like candy. You can even book a ticket to go into space. At this level (think Bezos, Gates, Elon) gaining or losing a billion in net worth would not be news worthy to them.
"Money doesn't equal happiness" Bro I have lost a lot of people who were important to me because they couldn't afford their medical bills. As a rich person, you will never lose someone like that. The worst that happens if you stop being friends. You HAVE the money to support those you grow to care about, hell, donate, or start a charity for kids or something! Money can buy happiness and its supporting people who you grow to love.
I don't get how you could feel empty, if you're actually rich enough become a genuine philanthropist. Help the poor, fund research, do something positive you can feel good about - still better than a 9-5 and you can sleep better at night.
See people like you and I who live within the working class/ poverty line have been touched by these real issues. We can empathize with others struggling, even worse than what we’ve been dealt because we all know we’re just one paycheck or two away from the same struggles, or one injury/accident away from devastating our entire families. These people who have only ever known comfort really can’t feel or see the pain of others the way someone who lives a modest life could, unless it’s new money and that person has experienced struggles themselves (think someone like Eminem) So unfortunately, they rarely will use their wealth for such causes or see a need to. Most only donate to charities to avoid heavy taxes. I could almost feel bad for an individual with no purpose like these children, a lot is to be blamed by their parents.
the problem is rich people dont talk to poor people. They dont understand what makes life fulfilling other than making money or spending it. They talk to other rich people, date them befriend them. They don't actually know about life, which is the other 99% of the population. They might get some experience if they decide to travel, but its likely still in a bubble. -
I went from being homeless 20 years ago to just selling a company I built from scratch. Money buys happiness up to a point, in the sense that a lack of money can cause a lot of negatives that make it hard to be happy. It's hard to be happy when you're scared you can't even buy food to feed your children, or whether or not you'll have to make your kids sleep outdoors because you can't afford an apartment or even a motel room for the night. Begging family and friends for scraps and handouts to try and provide a better life for your kids is the opposite of happiness, it's misery. That money-to-happiness graph flattens out really fast once you're to the point of making enough money to not live paycheck to paycheck though.
@@dianab3503 I heard the same thing but forget where. I think it makes sense if you are single, no kids, no credit card debt, and not in a major city. But once those other factors are thrown in I can see that number could be higher
@@dianab3503 I think that's often because once you get past paying for the necessities, people just continue spending that extra income on junk, and constantly feel like they're struggling to make ends meet. A lot of people live beyond their means and that deficit increases every time they earn more money, so people are constantly unsatisfied. I know a lot of people who earn over $75k a year and they constantly feel like they're earning $20k a year because they frivolously spend it on a bigger house or a new car. Those are people who find their worth in materialism and money rather than life and personal growth, thus no matter how much money they earn, no matter how many promotions they get, it's never enough.
My family is from Nicaragua, the poorest counrty in Central America. Its crazy how some of the poorest people I've met there are also some of the most happy and content people I've met. Sure that money can help but I admire and sometimes envy how they find joy with so little materialistic things. They find happiness in the smallest things. I try to remember them when my depression hits
Imo, totally depends on the family whether it would actually suck to be rich or not. I know families that have all the money in the world but the kids suffer from severe neglect, because why take care of your children when money can do it instead? Then there's kids of famous people who are born with the curse of always being, "Tom Hank's son" or "Donald Trump's kid". It can be incredibly hard for them to have their own identities. I can see romantic relationships being hard as well. Your chances of meeting someone who's only in it for the money is way too high. And it can be difficult to tell the real ones apart from the fake.
For sure. In every friendship you might wonder if they are there for you or for your money. Same with relationships. Another thing is the fact that mistakes go less unnoticed. If you're just an average person with no reputation and you go to a wild party as a teenager it'll be long forgotten. Money definitely doesn't solve all problems. I'm shocked by how many people in the comments are acting like it does. If the only problem you have in life is not being able to afford a brand new porche I think you probably have a pretty good life. A loving family, a good friend circle, a good partner, good health. All much more valuable than expansive wealth.
Exactly! And then there’s the overwhelming pressure to live up to your parents Reputations. You’re expected to go to Harvard as a golden 4.0 prodigy. And God be with you if your parents are famous. You’ll never live a normal life: body guards will follow you everywhere, you can’t go to a freaking Walmart without fans in your face. I feel bad for Child celebrities cause paparazzi is constantly Harassing them
@@meth_orphan some people don't know what makes them happy, hedonism doesn't cut it. you get more lasting pleasure from putting in real effort and struggling to achieve something not everybody has passion and I think it's less likely that rich kids would have it since they're used to getting what they want easily and becoming proficient at a craft requires a lot of effort and patience
But also, dealing with problems and issues is how you grow, which is why many people lead entirely uninteresting lives where they just go back and forth between home and their boring job every day. The problem with being rich is that you don't need to do the boring grind, and you also don't have to deal with the problems and issues you face, you just let money handle that.
@@TheOnlyGhxst I've spent most of my life living such an "interesting life" that my goal wasn't to have this or that, it was to live a life so uninteresting that it'd be downright boring. I've finally got most of the peace I was looking for, but I appreciate the peace far too much to want to go back to being interesting, lol.
@@niteshade2271 I feel like it's more meaning that if you're busy being fulfilled by your drive and motivations you won't go around looking for problems like a lot of people in today's world tend to do. The kind of people who go out and make a big deal out of absolutely everything and make other people's lives harder because they have nothing better to do with their time.
I am glad he did this documentary. He exposed other rich people's entitlement, and after it was released they all shunned him. It probably taught him a lesson that the people around him are only around him because of his family's money. At least he actually put time and effort into a project he wanted to release himself, other rich kids do absolutely nothing.
Then you proceed to beat him senseless, and after he recovers he'll sue you in a way that makes you and the next 2 generations of your family pay for what you did. Congratulations, you played yourself.
Ken, thank you for this video. I’m classical musician, trained and all of that. I’m 32, started playing when I was 12. I have spent not only an enormous amount of time to become a professional, but also money - private lessons, studies, masterclasses, buying my own instrument etc. I am working as a freelancer, but I also teach and have side job (1-2 days per week). When things go well (work coming in, performing well etc), I’m super happy. The problem starts when I have less work in my calendar and bills to pay. I really try my best not to lose my love towards music and bassoon, but when times are hard I start to question myself. If I made a good choice, if all that time and money were well spent, if I’m actually good, because maybe I’m not and that’s why my calendar becomes empty. On top of that, I work and live in a different country than where I was born (polish in UK), was able to study here due to receiving a scholarship, and I cannot complain about my work but I tend to have lots of questions and doubts in my head.I feel like if I would have a bit more money, I wouldn’t just worry too much about my bills and could fully immerse myself into what I’m doing and love to do. Plus, our profession really suffered during covid, so I spent almost two years with doing other jobs and AGAIN thinking if I should keep going and hoping when it comes to my musical career.
The parents that seem to do well are usually self-made so they know how it was to struggle. People that were born with a few generations of money are usually too out of touch from the start to raise unspoiled kids bc they themselves were spoiled.
As a musician: The thing about a lot of hobbies and art is that great art often comes from someone releasing pain or communicating immense difficulty that is felt and usually it’s about injustices that the artist has faced. Often the greatest artists have had tremendously difficult lives so no wonder it’s not as satisfying or gratifying to someone who has coasted their entire life. They have no drive to get good at it because they have nothing to communicate.
The fact that they're wealthy doesn't mean that they have nothing to communicate or have no drive to get good at something. As the one girl said, having money doesn't mean she's never felt pain. And I'd love to be able to pursue my hobby, but I simply don't have enough money&time to do it
@@Arania_3.14 yeah I agree with you. Someone didn't have the same pains as someone else, they still have things that they don't know how to communicate in words and so they communicate it in creation. Yes things can give you a different amount of things to communicate, but they don't lack it because they were born rich. It's person to person. Some people don't have motivation and drive to get better, even if they are poor and had a difficult life. And some people will be stunted, simply because they lack the ability/mental strength to afford the luxury to do art freely too.
Yeah, I want to pursue music (music performance or an ensemble. jazz stuff) or communications, specifically voice acting, but I just don't know. I like so many things, but I'm just scared that the thing I want to pursue won't make money or be right in the long run. I Appreciate your insights into this👍🏻
Then you could use that disposable income to get yourself proper professional help without then stressing about the cost of it, thus making the problem worse!
As a musician with a music degree, I've faced a lot of backlash on my decision the pursue my passion. I now teach music and am pursuing corporate gigs. I'm happy with what I do, get compensated fairly well, and I look forward to work everyday! It's a tough making that decision since its so uncertain, but all that hard work was worth it! I was fortunate enough to be able to chase the dream rather than money, and it worked out for both! And this is only the beginning for me as a working musician :)
People make their jobs define who they are. If you meet someone for the first time, it usually takes less than 5 minutes before they say I'm a . I appreciate people who can just shut up about what job they do and I don't mind not even knowing what one does to make their money.
I'd read somewhere that the extremely rich and poor have the same problem in that money has no meaning to them, just to different extremes. Another way I've seen the "money buying happiness" thing is: money *can* buy happiness, but only to a point. That point is when the person's physical needs are met and they have some disposable income.
I'm so glad you touched on the topic of music and art. I myself have a diploma and degree in fine art and yes Ken, people actually have said to my own face that my degree is a complete waste.
If I was rich I’d always feel like I have a purpose, the amount of ppl u can help with that kinda money is insane, and that feeling u get when u help someone even just a lil is more rich than any money
Expect if you were rich you wouldn’t be helping out anyone. Reason being that the banks, corps, and world govs wouldn’t allow you to because you might not be greedy but they are. You would try to help others out but the money would just get embezzled and never make it to the people that need it.
Fencing can be for anyone so long as equipment is available. Its expensive if you have to buy it all on your own, but the sport itself is fantastic to do
Ken said if “people stop chasing money they can chase happiness” however, the reason people chase money in the first place is to be happy. Happiness is the ultimate goal
Buff at 5:56 got me crying, the posh laugh and at the end his genuine laugh but it just sounded like a posh person going into manic laughter for being so wealthy 😂😂
The whole work giving people purpose thing was more relavent back when professions ran in the family and people grew up doing what they did. You were also much more highly valued for your unique talents because communities were smaller. Now, most people feel like a dime a dozen and know they aren't likely to be significant in their field. Since the industrial revolution, people have also become nore alienated from the fruits of their labor making work feel less meaning full to most. On top of that, its hard to appreciate work when you dont make enough to comfortably live.
@@taylor_jane23 To be fair, the guy who owns the company should be richer, all the liability is on him, all his money is at stake, the lowest level employee can always find a new job, but that owner will have to pay the piper if his business fails.
@@Leignheart Usually, when a corporation fails, they turn to the government for help, claiming bankruptcy. Or even if the workers go on strike, they are easily replaced with other workers who can be easily exploited. Regulations have been taken away due to the Reagan administration. Many Americans work two or three jobs to make ends meet. Corporations like Walmart and Savemart will hand out paperwork for workers to apply for welfare because they pay so poorly. So no, the workers have no power anymore. The unions have been destroyed and have become like the corporation themselves, if there are even unions in a corporation to begin with.
I had really rich friends growing up. Like filthy rich. And constantly I would tell my mom how jealousy I was and how much better it is to be rich. Her response was always the same “if it’s not one problem it’s another” is the summarized version. Money would solve your problems but at the same times cause new ones.
His dad knows people know he is rich. He doesn't want people to see how rich. Like the fact that he has enough money and power to have his son's whim to make a documentary (which is probably the first thing he ever made) to be aired on national television...
Grown up with next to nothing has made me thankful for everything i do have. I have had friends that would give their parents a list of stuff they wanted for Christmas and they expected to get everything on the list. I was shocked. They would get a computer a gaming system a phone money and they were still not happy. I would get a sweater and be happy.
Dude... even 10,000 dollars would make me sooooo happy. A very depressive thing is being in debt. That heavy weight on your shoulders every single day, whispering in your ear "hey you can't afford this thing you want because of me. You're not going to get ahead in life because of me. That house you've been dreaming about for decades? I'm keeping you from getting that." I dunno, if I was THAT rich, my happiness would be seeing the relief and genuine appreciation by helping people in need. Money is such an extreme limiter for so many people, I would love to go around and give to people less fortunate than me. TL:DR - Being rich would indeed bring me happiness.
This episode surprisingly. Existential and wholesome at the same time - great commentary and cool to see Ken really identify how some people are just content / happy without needing that grind for millions - I used to worry about money but worked hard on my business and now I’m at a place where I don’t have to worry about money - I do what I do because I love it, and I know I could earn a lot more money, but instead I have been working hard on health and lifestyle - walking every day, eating healthier, sleeping better
To quote Amigo the Devil's song "24k Casket" "Everyone says money can't buy happiness. and so far in my life I'll agree. Though it seems a lot more comfortable to cry in a Lamborghini."
Being rich would mean the humungous financial issues I have will NEVER be an issue again. Then, things that need help, be repaired, resilience, to focus on me and what I need to feel like I'm doing my best, will actually get my focus and attention.
Right? Having enough money has never been a problem I had growing up, so my pursuit of money is probably trauma driven lol. And a reaction to wanting to support my loved ones who don’t have an excess of money. We don’t have enough to pursue things for the love of it or having excess cash - I’m hoping my nephew can pursue something for the pure love of it, if not him, the generation after.
Being born into a poor family plagued by illness and misfortunes, I want to earn enough to mitigate the unfairness of the world for those around me. Nobody I know should be stuck without a way to pick themselves up due to this exploitative system.
@@juliemiller6966 the world is only getting worse. People these days think it was so awful during ancient and medieval times but in reality it was a far better time period to live. The banks and govs have death grips on everything, at least in ancient times I could go anywhere and do whatever I wanted without being watched by the gov through technology or being forced to pay for everything or going to jail if I don’t live the way the banks and govs make us live today, aka being forced to have a job to survive, forced to pay for groceries, being forced to take out loans to buy a house or land to build one etc. everything is monopolized and created to get more and more money out of the pockets of the less fortunate.
As a disabled person who can't work it's actually pretty boring and lonely not being able to go out and work, not being able to earn my own money and be independent, or meet new people and go out with friends is pretty sad.
I think it depends on how you were raised, not by how much money you had. There are nice rich folks who work hard and there are rich pieces of sh!t. Just like there are good folks who barely scrape by and there are people who barely scrape by that are complete a$$holes. They say money doesn't buy happiness, but it does have the ability to make life easier or complicate it. It all depends on the person. Judging by your self awareness in your comment, I'd say you're probably a good person regardless of the balance in your bank account! 😁👍
@Jc Vastgoed There are homeless Americans. I know when you live in another nation (ex. When I lived in Kenya), the US seems sooo rich due to what you see on television but that’s not the case at all. Are there more opportunities in the US? 100%! Is every American rich? Absolutely not!
You guys crack me up man it’s nice having a channel you can go to when you need cheered up. No matter what mood I’m in I can’t help laughing and it helps
I mean even if many activities would hold my attention for only a few weeks, I'd still have more than enough stuff to do until I die when I was rich. I have so many interests and things I want to at least try out, but having to work 40+ hours a week and trying to care for your family really makes time the most valuable resource. There may be people who find their goal in their job and can hunt that down for years, but if you have all kinds of different ambitions its hard to keep a career going that's actually fulfilling and find space to chase for other goals.
Me too. I would start by traveling to every place I have ever wanted to see. While I am there I would do one big thing for each place. Go visit Africa, build a school, fund it for a decade and dig multiple wells. Visit Jamaica, start a small business owner fund.
I hear that! I’ve always loved traveling and was able to do a little bit in the past, which I’m thankful for. But there are still a ton of places I’d love to visit, and many that I’d love to revisit. I’d also love to further my education, being able to take all the courses I’m interested in, but being able to ignore subjects I dislike (I’m talking about you, math!), since I wouldn’t have to aim for a degree. So many hobbies and activities I’ve wanted to try, especially earning a private pilots license! But that requires money, time and motivation, which I never seem to have all at the same time! When I have money to spare, it’s usually bc I’m working 2, sometimes 3 jobs. If I have spare time, it’s bc I’m unemployed and broke. And it’s hard to find motivation when you’re exhausted from working a month straight with no days off! My main problem has always been that I just don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. Which is why I’ve been a bartender for 30 years now. It’s a job I’m pretty good at, and I don’t hate it like I would a desk job, but it can be mentally and physically exhausting, and it rarely provides “benefits” like PTO or health insurance, or retirement benefits. It could always be worse tho, I guess!
I used to be a chauffeur driving around super rich people, and I was amazed at how many of them seemed so miserable, especially the children. Many rich parents send their kids to boarding schools during the school year and then to sleep-away camp over the summer, so the kids hardly ever see their parents.
Ken put "money doesn't bring happiness" pretty well. I mean, to an extent yeah it brings happiness, but at a certain point gaining money isn't going to bring any more joy to your life than you already have.
I don't believe that lol. I'd be so happy if I was rich. Buy a car, pay my debts and bills, and have enough to buy my daughters sight, and still have enough to put gas in my car.
Money most certainly equals happiness. Just based off actual studies. Guess what folks??? You’re more likely to be happy if you can live comfortably! It’s not about being rich but, money itself brings happiness, it allows you to live the life that you want.
Ok I get the whole money doesn’t equal happiness thing but a huge part of why I’m unhappy is because I’m constantly struggling with money. I’m worried about how I’m going to pay bills, buy groceries, buy gas, family arguments about money, help my kids do the same things because they’re struggling too. Being rich would take all that suffering away. I’d still want to accomplish things and contribute to society if I were rich and being rich, I’d have to ability to do so. I could volunteer for so many things and donate substantial amounts to so many charities and others. I’d never have to worry about how I was going to afford for my family to live the rest of the week. That would make me happy.
If I had money, I'd travel a little, buy a big ranch, rescue animals, invest wisely, and start a family. I'd be happy with that. I believe that having lots of money has nothing to do with happiness, but how you use it & who you are as a person does.
I went to a seminar for mental health issues in young children and this world renowned expert said some of the worst cases he saw were kids raised by rotating nannys while their wealthy parents flew around the world and showed their kids no love. A child needs at least one secure attachment to a caregiver to thrive in this life. A child is far more blessed to be born into a life of love and be poor than a life with no love and more money than anyone needs.
That's the beauty of being an entertainer. We have a goal of entertaining people , that's always the goal in mind. As well with making money with it. You never lose that sight of being an entertainer
I watched it here on TH-cam several months ago, and found it pretty interesting. I’m not sure if it’s still up, but you should check it out if you want to see more.
I mean, if money didn't matter, I would still work. I would just do a job I liked for me, rather than a job that I need to pay my bills. Not worrying about quitting a toxic place because you need to pay rent is amazing.
I remember some big shot in J&J having an asthmatic daughter. The guy spent millions finding a cure, but nadda. Still, the money's giving him and his kid enough money to buy their daily maintenance 😏
i love your channel so much because of the versatility, even though youre reacting to things you have videos like this where you guys go into deep talks and then you have videos where you cant stop laughing and then the ones where all you do is debate lol. you da best ctk
Thanks Ken for the the advice! I just graduated high school and I feel stuck. I have so many people telling me what to do and I hate it. I think I finally know what I want .
@@BBee13 I'm doing a bit better now! I'm just going with the flow at the moment. Hopefully in the beginning of next year I'll start taking online classes to become a vet tech. I really want to become a zoologist but I'm not sure what the next 4 years of my life will be like so I'll just gain some experience until then. Thank you so much for checking on me!! It honesty made my day!
People who think money can't bring happiness and when you're rich you have a boring life don't realize you CAN HAVE LIFE GOALS TO ACHIEVE that don't include earning money If I didn't have to worry about money whatsoever in my life I would buy myself a house to share with my best friend and our dogs, I'd focus on getting our dogs live the happiest and fullest life they can since they spent years in a shelter, I would cover expenses of treatments for the shelter dogs, I would take care of my family and their needs, I would take my grandma and mom to travel, see the world they wanted to see but never had the chance to. I would learn more languages, I would focus on the crafts that make me happy. My life would be FAR from boring and meaningless if I had a bottomless pit of money.
yup.. would be nice to have a nice nutritious meal every day instead of eating microwave shit and cans of food. i would LOVE these rich people to live here for abit. id swap in a heartbeat
I usually can't stand watching through sponsors. Only you and another channel I follow, not only legitimately hold onto my attention, but I look FORWARD to seeing how you spin or present it! Thank you and Dane for the dedication, time and talent you put into this 👌
Story time: I’ve long since disowned my Dad and Step Mom because they are a pair of rich snobs, (and don’t support the thought of myself and my husband of 9 years being together) but I remember one time as kids we went to Hawaii. (I was aware what a privilege it was to go) but somehow they got to talking to one of the Maids who had said it was the first time her and her family had stayed as guests for a night at the resort. We said goodbye. But a moment later, while the employee we’d JUST spoken too hung around, my Step Mom complained to the clerk (?) at the front desk that she was unhappy we didn’t get the presidential suite overlooking the ocean. I about died of embarrassment, here was this woman, feeling blessed to stay a night in a regular room, with my folks pissed they had to spend ONE night out of the FOUR in a regular room 🤦♀️ I could tell you stories. Feh, Rich people. Meanwhile, I shop at thrift stores, help the homeless, and work a minimum wage blue collar job 😂 but I am far more fulfilled with my amazing husband, then they ever will be. Edit: Also I feel the only way rich people could date (if they didn’t flock to other wealthy people) would be to lie about their money, and then if they genuinely like a person and see they are liked for who they are and not for their money, then they can drop the bomb ‘hey I’m a millionaire’
but even then, lying could still backfire, bc their potential partner might just wonder wtf else major things about themself they kept a secret...like their partner might wonder do they really know them at all, you know? like, what else was fake?
I never realized how opposite ends of the spectrum that both sides of my family were till I heard my grandmother (maternal) say 'we were poor once and had to buy Campbell's' as she was waiting in line with my aunt at a FOODBANK because my aunt and uncle couldn't afford food. My grandparents never had to use a food bank and so she doesn't understand the concept of ACTUALLY being poor and not being able to afford things. My grandparents (paternal) have owned their own house since before I was born, have had to use food banks, coupons, money savers etc anything to save money and make ends meet, repurpose old furniture. They went to a trip in the Dakotas too see Mt Rushmore after my uncle gave them a binder of money he had saved over the years for them to actually go on a vacation to spend they're 45th wedding anniversary as a way to pay them back for all the times they helped him, my other uncle and my dad out over the years. My paternal grandparents have 4 children (one deceased) that are all extremely successful in their own ways - my dads a trucker, one uncle is corporate manager/trainer for Domino's and my godfather/uncle owns 15 subways and is coowner in his own construction company. And everyone always says 'I love you' before leaving the house. My maternal grandparents have 2 adopted children - my mother and uncle (both were aware they were adopted from at least age 5) - go on multiple vacations a year, my uncle is on the verge of homelessness due to alcolism, and abandonment issues, cries to me on the phone about never being told he was loved till his 30s, and my mom has 2 felony charges for abuse/neglect, and is a lead/manager for a warehouse because she can't get any other job, yet even with that job isn't stable enough to have custody of any of her children due to garnished wages for back child support.
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I like your video
Laughing at billionares, while sitting in my broken Suzuki gets eating pasta, haha suck it rich kids 🤣
I am poor as fudge but dreams and happiness IS called life!!! Living for money is called existing! Difference!
“Google Chrome uses a whole lotta resources”
This is one of the understatements of the century.
Google Chrome is garbage.
It's the alignment of today's topic with y'all and Charlotte Dobre.... I love it. These vids are better contraceptives than condoms.
My dad always said to me: "Money gives you freedom, not happiness."
What you do with the freedom is up to the person. And it seems a lot of these rich kids fall into the issue of not knowing what to do with their freedom.
I like that. Your dad is a wise person.
Because they don’t see at as freedom. They’re used to having everything and more from before they can even remember. They don’t understand how money really works and the people that make the expensive things they love to buy. They don’t know what work is at all. They’re told they can do whatever they want and never have to feel any type of way about it. They’ll never know what it’s like to struggle and so they never will have true freedom. They’re still chained to that money and lifestyle.
They don't know the value of their freedom
I agree. They all missed the point.
Well said and your father is a wise man I agree with him
The maniacal laughter as they're pretending to be the rich guy is beautiful
5:55
I laughed so hard with them 😂😂
I grew up wealthy, met my now husband who was dirt poor.... My mom didn't think he was good enough and threatened to "cut me off" if I continued to see "that construction worker"
So I moved out at 17 and he and I lived in the car.
We've been happily married for 28 years.
WoW! Did you ever reconcile with your mother?
I thought this was a made up story till you said your parents threatened to "cut me off" and I'm like "yeah thats some shit rich people would say" so definitely a true story.
Money doesn't control you , You are the best kind of person to have around . Good on you for not letting the power and money go to your head .
Hell yeah. Glad you chose what made you happy. Hope you guys moved up from that car though. 😋
wow that's amazing! glad you guys are happy :D
I actually watched the Born Rich film for my sociology class and had to, you guessed it, look at the sociological aspect of the film. There was actually one person out of this whole film that I liked. I forgot his name but he was someone that grew up a bit different from the others. He worked with construction workers at one point and learned that he liked working hard because it gave him a sense of accomplishment. It felt a bit empathetic as well because someone expressed that once people learn that you're rich some start acting different. Which is why it led to Ivanka saying that the number one thing she looks when it comes to friendship is sincerity. And of course when we look at the different people in the film, we also learn that the statement "money doesn't buy happiness" is pretty much true to some aspect. But also, it was a bit surprising to learn that when it comes to spouses they obviously look towards someone from their own social circle. They do this because only someone who is rich would be able to understand each other's social problem compared to someone who is not from their status. Also, the number one thing that I learned when it comes to rich social circles, which I'm sure most realized, is that talking about money is pretty much taboo.
Wait so they can’t talk about money? Why tho
The thing is, is for people without money, money can fix 90% of their problems. Poor people don't have the time or energy to focus solely on relationship or life goal, they need to survive first. That's why lot of poor people associate money with happyness.
Very well said sir
When you are poor money is literally life
It sucks even more at 30 being disabled and trying to live off $774 a month. I do know a little more money would help with a lot of my stresses. I jhad an aunt tell me "you're gorgeous just find a rich man." I was 13 and I responded, "I'll make my own living." I worked from 15-25 when I couldn't anymore. I wishI could still work. I was a lot happier and could afford my bills on min wage 40 hour weeks. I make maybe a third of min wage workers make.
@@brittneyalvarado4894 you don't get minimum wage when you're on disability? Must be an american thing
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I watched this documentary in sociology. The Johnson son that made this documentary actually got some serious flack from his rich friends. They shunned him just for exposing them and their entitlement.
What the name of it
Born Rich
Why did he genuinely do it? Like, does he know the struggle of the average American? It seems like he's more... down to earth than his friends. But he is also wearing a top hat, lmfao
tbh idk why they agreed then. Also, it wasn't really exposing them. It's not like they were better or worse than what we think they're like. They're actually quite boring, in fact. Girl really said she goes in and buys a handbag like a crow seeing a pretty stone, except crows think more.-
@@DanielleVlog365 It was his graduation thesis, he was at university for filmmaking. He also thought it was something people hadn't really done, as an heir to a billion dollar company, he had the opportunity to show how the people around him acts - normal filmmakers can't do that. He also wanted to show the disconnect of the people around him, they're so empty despite all the money and freedom they have.
Being able to choose a job that pays less but fulfills you is also a luxury only people who aren't struggling can afford
Ain't that the truth
The dream*
That part
I’m struggling but I’m crossing my dream job. It pays under 100k but it will fulfill me and I’d rather die sooner doing what I love rather than even survive
Yeah, i am pretty sure most people around the world are struggling and just work because they need it to survive, there are pretty few that are "living the dream" and that mentality for the rest is just a state that they imagine they are going to archive someday if they work hard enough.
I love how the video started with Ken and Dane mocking rich people and then the video gradually started getting deeper and deeper talking about life, happiness and mental health, and how all that affect your life. I wasn't expecting that at all but I like it lol
yea it really shed light on just how easy their lives are
I don’t think any person handles being wealthy better than George Lucas. During an interview, he said that he constantly has to remind his children that “I’m rich, not you.”
That is a badass line to say to your kids
Bill Gates is the same way.
Same goes for Shaq
Well, he’s not wrong 😭
Quite a few wealthy people are like that to be fair, especially if they're self made and worked for it. Hell, I knew a kid that was from wealth that was raised like that. He would always say his parents had money, not him. He never acted entitled to anything and just wanted to be treated like anyone else.
Love the little Ken talks in these videos. I myself spent years studying for jobs that would make lots of money but ended up depressed. In the end I went back to what I was actually interested in (art and culture) and luckily got a job after finishing my bachelor. My boss told me she chose me because I seemed passionate. Don't give up on what you really love.
"Money doesn't buy happiness" well, it sure as hell helps reduce the stress of living paycheck to paycheck. Having to worry about not knowing where your next meal is coming from, or struggling to afford basic necessities. Not having to worry about going in medical debt if your health takes a turn.
Hard to be happy when you're being crushed under the weight of simply trying to survive.
1000% this
I think that it's important to acknowledge that there is a middle ground between living paycheck-to-paycheck and being exorbitantly wealthy - both of which have their own curses. Growing up in a family that is stable and financially secure seems ideal to me and I think that I would argue that I would rather grow up in a financially secure and stable household than either an extremely wealthy or financially insecure one.
@@nikidutoit9454 I feel like the only problem with growing up extremely wealthy is if the parents spoil you. Rich parents need to remind their kids that it's the PARENTS money, not theirs. As long as the parenting is great you're basically guaranteed a good life because you have almost everything available to you. From having the best education, to having the best job opportunities.
Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere.
@@chilli-iceolive-abode2447 So deep and brave.
I just want to get to a point where my husband and I don’t have to worry about “what are we gonna eat today?” “How are we gonna get food?”. but the fact that paying bills or being able to afford groceries is a constant struggle, certainly drains the quality of our life. I want to get to a point where we can buy healthy food. Keep our kitchen full and well cooked in. And when we have our children, be able to provide them with the same healthy food (and other necessities like diapers, bottles and clothes)
I don’t want a yacht. I want the chance to build a happy healthy home for my family. And sadly, that will take ALOT of money.
Girl I hope you got to that point!
@@jessicaknight7893 nah still struggling😭 but I’m finally gonna get full time at work, progress 🤞
A rich kid making a documentary about being rich is the most rich person behavior ever.
How? He’s literally saying “look how dysfunctional these people are.” He’s shining the light on the roaches, even including his own father for a small time. He deserves some nobility credit for it.
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@@OhHayFrands boohoo
You always have one little rebelious champagne socialist coming out of these groups that despises the rest.
And hey, I appreciate the content!
A rich dude reviewing a documentary about a rich kid making a documentary about his rich dad.
My best friend growing up had a father who was an attorney and one day (in elementary school), I asked her if she was rich (I know... So classy of 8 year old me to ask, right?) And in response, she actually said, "no. But I think my parents are." Funny enough, I realized later on in adulthood that apparently, my parents were was also kinda wealthy.... And I literally had no idea. 🤣
everybody had more money in the past.. it's almost impossible to get by if you live by yourself these days, even with a decent paying job
Money doesn’t equal happiness. Money brings security which leads to an increased sense of well-being.
I like that, and it does seem much more accurate. The reduction in worry, knowing you can pay your bills, take care of your family, donate generosity, have some savings, maybe even have a nice holiday without kinda panicking about your budget. That would be nice, doesn't even have to be millions of dollars, just being a bit more comfortable would be a nice, I think where people see happiness is that reduction of worry, feeling of security you mention.
Very well said 👏🏽
Well said, very true.
Money can buy presents for your birthday or a vacancy... That is happiness
Money makes me very happy. But i know what to do with it. Idk what kind of hippy dippy trip your on
If I ever become rich, and have kids, they will never know. I would raise them as if we where just comfortable enough that we wouldn't struggle for necessities, but also have a few fun things here and there. Above all teach them how to work, to be grateful, and encourage them to gain as many experiences and see through as many perspectives as possible
And when you die, have it written where they get SOME of your assets with like 98% going to those less fortunate and charities.
@@a_d3mon then the governement take that so your kids just gets gimped of a good life
@@a_d3mon thats how you get your kids to despise you and remind you as a horrible parent, putting strangers before your own family and lying to your own family the whole life XD
I suppose coming from a position of chronic illness and living in the US, wealth could make a HUGE difference. I could afford the right medication if I had the money. As it is, I can't, so I suffer. I could relocate to a better living situation with wealth. I could eat properly with more money. I could have completed my degree with more money. Money doesn't buy happiness, but it buys opportunities and time. And comfort. Edit: Thank you to those who say they got it and wished me well.
Thsts when you find comfort in what you have and learn what wants and needs are. I'm in the same boat , but I also learned that having money won't solve anything becuase therr will always be something else that will come up that money can't solve. It's all about mental perspective
I feel you. I suffer from a chronic illness and my husband got injured about six years ago. He suffers from a chronic nerve condition which causes pain and twitching constantly. We struggle every month. A little more money a month would be nice especially raising children but we make due. I due understand making choices between medications and food. We don't qualify for medical assistance so we have a lot of co-pays.
Money pays away the unfairness inherent in the world for everyone else.
I feel you heavily on the chronic illness and lack of money. My current medical treatment that keeps me going week to week is not covered by insurance one bit, so it takes my whole family pulling together, a lot of extra hours, and a lot of debt to get through the $300/week. And that’s already after an almost 50% discount, thanks to the doctor being an absolute angel
I really wish you the best. Life can be hard. You got this. Im sorry you have to live like this. Sending you love.
When I was in school I got really into graphic design and coding, all that stuff, I was very invested, I was taking all the classes I could for it in high-school. My parents told me there was no future for me and that I wouldn't make it anywhere in life with something like that. I was suppose to graduate in 2016 but I dropped out and moved out of my house at 17 years old. As of today I'm happily married with a 1 year old but I still wish that I actually didn't listen to my parents and did what I wanted to do....
You can still get into graphic design and coding. Yea sure it'll take a bit longer but it definitely is something you can do in spare time of a few minutes to a couple hours a day. Plus, graphic design and coding can go hand in hand quite often.
@@a_d3mon Absolutely, there are so many courses online and you can build up a portfolio from home. It's never too late to try! I can't take art as a main job, so I make sure to find time after all my labs and neurology classes to practice drawing and follow courses online, even when I'm tired it feels invigorating because I enjoy it so much. It's surprising how much free time there is once you cut out things that are just time-wasters (not actually relaxing), like watching too much TH-cam or TV.
I wish I had enough money to tell people that it won't solve all their problems.
Money doesn’t buy happiness, and I wish more people knew that.
@@fwpjr1983 But it can pay for all those bills so you're not as stressed. Not living month to month, paycheck to paycheck.
It might not make you happy, but it is the start of happiness.
I haven't been able to travel in over a year (which isn't like me, I'm cheap, so it only costs me a few hundred every trip), but i can't simply afford it anymore. I can barely afford to eat anymore.
Money can't buy happiness? Money can buy luxury and ability to enjoy life.
This
IKR
@@fwpjr1983 you've obviously never been living from paycheck to paycheck
I'm a teacher and I've worked in private schools with kids whose parents were RICH,public schools where kids were middle class, and Title 1 schools where 80% of kids were on free and reduced lunch. I've come to the conclusion that kids often don't care about money- they care about love. I've had kids come from families of great wealth but are starving for love, affection, and attention. On the other hand, I've had kids come in with hand-me-down clothes and their free school breakfast who came from the most loving, supportive, wholesome families. Ultimately, all kids, no matter the socioeconomic background, have incredibly similar emotional needs. Rich, poor, or middle class, kids are kids need love, support, and stability
"if people weren't chasing money they would be able to chase happiness" this was simply but beautifully put and made me cry.
same!! really made me think deeply about my life and what i actually do want to accomplish
@@rose-de6ns Some aspects of my life have been solidified and some I’ve started to think on because of Ken. This is why we are here for this duo every day 💯💕
@Kavetion We all have our strengths 🙂🤌🏻💋✨
I think people are chasing the stability that money can bring, not currency. They say your lifestyle, happiness wise doesn't increase after getting to 100,000 annually. Meaning once you reach that annual salary your happiness won't increase if you suddenly find a job making half a million a year.
@@TheSkyHive I beg to differ. You can afford more unique experiences at half a million a year vs only 100K. The higher the income or net worth the more extravagant experiences you can afford. Where it truly starts to not make a difference anymore is when you hit billionaire status. At a billionaire level you have access to celebrities, high power politicians, and the ability to buy yachts and private jets like candy. You can even book a ticket to go into space. At this level (think Bezos, Gates, Elon) gaining or losing a billion in net worth would not be news worthy to them.
“Some people are so poor all they got is money.”
-Bob Marley
The wise words of a multi-millionaire.
@@Goldy01 I was about to say something very similar but you beat me to it :b
"Money doesn't equal happiness" Bro I have lost a lot of people who were important to me because they couldn't afford their medical bills. As a rich person, you will never lose someone like that. The worst that happens if you stop being friends. You HAVE the money to support those you grow to care about, hell, donate, or start a charity for kids or something! Money can buy happiness and its supporting people who you grow to love.
I don't get how you could feel empty, if you're actually rich enough become a genuine philanthropist. Help the poor, fund research, do something positive you can feel good about - still better than a 9-5 and you can sleep better at night.
Exactly, money is wasted on the rich because all they're doing is hoarding it. Instead of actually helping the world and people around them
Those type of people don't become rich....
@@joywolf83 THESE type of people were already rich through inheritance and supposedly feeling empty with their lives - that was kinda the point.
See people like you and I who live within the working class/ poverty line have been touched by these real issues. We can empathize with others struggling, even worse than what we’ve been dealt because we all know we’re just one paycheck or two away from the same struggles, or one injury/accident away from devastating our entire families. These people who have only ever known comfort really can’t feel or see the pain of others the way someone who lives a modest life could, unless it’s new money and that person has experienced struggles themselves (think someone like Eminem)
So unfortunately, they rarely will use their wealth for such causes or see a need to. Most only donate to charities to avoid heavy taxes. I could almost feel bad for an individual with no purpose like these children, a lot is to be blamed by their parents.
the problem is rich people dont talk to poor people. They dont understand what makes life fulfilling other than making money or spending it. They talk to other rich people, date them befriend them. They don't actually know about life, which is the other 99% of the population. They might get some experience if they decide to travel, but its likely still in a bubble. -
Danes dad joke "I'm putting my hands up here, it's a snobbery!", got me man, thank you for the smile you put on my face, made my day a bit better! 🤣👍
I went from being homeless 20 years ago to just selling a company I built from scratch. Money buys happiness up to a point, in the sense that a lack of money can cause a lot of negatives that make it hard to be happy. It's hard to be happy when you're scared you can't even buy food to feed your children, or whether or not you'll have to make your kids sleep outdoors because you can't afford an apartment or even a motel room for the night. Begging family and friends for scraps and handouts to try and provide a better life for your kids is the opposite of happiness, it's misery. That money-to-happiness graph flattens out really fast once you're to the point of making enough money to not live paycheck to paycheck though.
I read an article that said basically people aren’t any more happier making more than $75k a year. That seems awful low
@@dianab3503 I heard the same thing but forget where. I think it makes sense if you are single, no kids, no credit card debt, and not in a major city. But once those other factors are thrown in I can see that number could be higher
Wow! Good stuff. Yeah, I agree. It can be miserable to worry about money so much. Me and my family are kinda going through that some.
@@dianab3503 I think that's often because once you get past paying for the necessities, people just continue spending that extra income on junk, and constantly feel like they're struggling to make ends meet. A lot of people live beyond their means and that deficit increases every time they earn more money, so people are constantly unsatisfied. I know a lot of people who earn over $75k a year and they constantly feel like they're earning $20k a year because they frivolously spend it on a bigger house or a new car. Those are people who find their worth in materialism and money rather than life and personal growth, thus no matter how much money they earn, no matter how many promotions they get, it's never enough.
Money does not buy happiness but you can own your own brand of misery which I believe is still a happier feeling than being poor
Here’s an idea for the “isolation” ... befriend someone and don’t let them know your rich until you know they are a true friend...
"Put my hands up, this is a snobbery"
Never change, Dane lol
I literally thought this said Diane lol
My family is from Nicaragua, the poorest counrty in Central America. Its crazy how some of the poorest people I've met there are also some of the most happy and content people I've met. Sure that money can help but I admire and sometimes envy how they find joy with so little materialistic things. They find happiness in the smallest things. I try to remember them when my depression hits
Imo, totally depends on the family whether it would actually suck to be rich or not. I know families that have all the money in the world but the kids suffer from severe neglect, because why take care of your children when money can do it instead? Then there's kids of famous people who are born with the curse of always being, "Tom Hank's son" or "Donald Trump's kid". It can be incredibly hard for them to have their own identities. I can see romantic relationships being hard as well. Your chances of meeting someone who's only in it for the money is way too high. And it can be difficult to tell the real ones apart from the fake.
For sure. In every friendship you might wonder if they are there for you or for your money. Same with relationships.
Another thing is the fact that mistakes go less unnoticed. If you're just an average person with no reputation and you go to a wild party as a teenager it'll be long forgotten.
Money definitely doesn't solve all problems. I'm shocked by how many people in the comments are acting like it does. If the only problem you have in life is not being able to afford a brand new porche I think you probably have a pretty good life. A loving family, a good friend circle, a good partner, good health. All much more valuable than expansive wealth.
That's why a lot of super rich people hide their wealth.
@Kavetion kys please, everyone would be happier
Many families rich or not mistake gifts and money with love
Exactly! And then there’s the overwhelming pressure to live up to your parents Reputations. You’re expected to go to Harvard as a golden 4.0 prodigy. And God be with you if your parents are famous. You’ll never live a normal life: body guards will follow you everywhere, you can’t go to a freaking Walmart without fans in your face. I feel bad for Child celebrities cause paparazzi is constantly Harassing them
Money doesn't buy happiness. Money buys freedom to do what makes you happy.
So money buys hapiness...
@@meth_orphan some people don't know what makes them happy, hedonism doesn't cut it. you get more lasting pleasure from putting in real effort and struggling to achieve something
not everybody has passion and I think it's less likely that rich kids would have it since they're used to getting what they want easily and becoming proficient at a craft requires a lot of effort and patience
it can buy happiness if you collect things as a hobby. Or like travelling. Lots of things that make people happy aren't free.
When you’re busy with purpose, you’re less likely to find unnecessary problems. True for no matter how wealthy you are.
Well said!
But also, dealing with problems and issues is how you grow, which is why many people lead entirely uninteresting lives where they just go back and forth between home and their boring job every day. The problem with being rich is that you don't need to do the boring grind, and you also don't have to deal with the problems and issues you face, you just let money handle that.
as if people don't deal with problems that arise without warning, completely out of their control.
@@TheOnlyGhxst I've spent most of my life living such an "interesting life" that my goal wasn't to have this or that, it was to live a life so uninteresting that it'd be downright boring. I've finally got most of the peace I was looking for, but I appreciate the peace far too much to want to go back to being interesting, lol.
@@niteshade2271 I feel like it's more meaning that if you're busy being fulfilled by your drive and motivations you won't go around looking for problems like a lot of people in today's world tend to do. The kind of people who go out and make a big deal out of absolutely everything and make other people's lives harder because they have nothing better to do with their time.
I am glad he did this documentary. He exposed other rich people's entitlement, and after it was released they all shunned him. It probably taught him a lesson that the people around him are only around him because of his family's money. At least he actually put time and effort into a project he wanted to release himself, other rich kids do absolutely nothing.
"I'll buy your family." Bro, put me in the same room with that piece of medicated cotton and let him tell me that 🤣
Then you proceed to beat him senseless, and after he recovers he'll sue you in a way that makes you and the next 2 generations of your family pay for what you did. Congratulations, you played yourself.
“Please do. At least they will eat and have secured housing.”
Ken, thank you for this video. I’m classical musician, trained and all of that. I’m 32, started playing when I was 12. I have spent not only an enormous amount of time to become a professional, but also money - private lessons, studies, masterclasses, buying my own instrument etc. I am working as a freelancer, but I also teach and have side job (1-2 days per week). When things go well (work coming in, performing well etc), I’m super happy. The problem starts when I have less work in my calendar and bills to pay. I really try my best not to lose my love towards music and bassoon, but when times are hard I start to question myself. If I made a good choice, if all that time and money were well spent, if I’m actually good, because maybe I’m not and that’s why my calendar becomes empty. On top of that, I work and live in a different country than where I was born (polish in UK), was able to study here due to receiving a scholarship, and I cannot complain about my work but I tend to have lots of questions and doubts in my head.I feel like if I would have a bit more money, I wouldn’t just worry too much about my bills and could fully immerse myself into what I’m doing and love to do. Plus, our profession really suffered during covid, so I spent almost two years with doing other jobs and AGAIN thinking if I should keep going and hoping when it comes to my musical career.
"I'LL BUY Their FAMILIESs" synchronized laughing 🤣😂😂
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That little “bit” y’all did at the 5:40 mark... The way it slowly escalated had me dying!!!
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Some rich kids can be spoiled brats but is also comes down to the parents of how they treat their kids
Every rich parent needs to teach their kids that it's the PARENTS money, not theirs.
I've met many who weren't spoiled but they just live in a different world, and with time they stop being humble
@@LycanKai14 well said, that's spot-on
The parents that seem to do well are usually self-made so they know how it was to struggle. People that were born with a few generations of money are usually too out of touch from the start to raise unspoiled kids bc they themselves were spoiled.
A wise man once told me "Money doesn't buy happiness, but I'll be damned if somebody hands you a hundred dollar bill and you don't smile."
As a musician: The thing about a lot of hobbies and art is that great art often comes from someone releasing pain or communicating immense difficulty that is felt and usually it’s about injustices that the artist has faced. Often the greatest artists have had tremendously difficult lives so no wonder it’s not as satisfying or gratifying to someone who has coasted their entire life. They have no drive to get good at it because they have nothing to communicate.
The fact that they're wealthy doesn't mean that they have nothing to communicate or have no drive to get good at something. As the one girl said, having money doesn't mean she's never felt pain. And I'd love to be able to pursue my hobby, but I simply don't have enough money&time to do it
@@Arania_3.14 yeah I agree with you. Someone didn't have the same pains as someone else, they still have things that they don't know how to communicate in words and so they communicate it in creation. Yes things can give you a different amount of things to communicate, but they don't lack it because they were born rich. It's person to person. Some people don't have motivation and drive to get better, even if they are poor and had a difficult life. And some people will be stunted, simply because they lack the ability/mental strength to afford the luxury to do art freely too.
Like musicians who grew up rich trying to co opt hood culture/sound
Yeah, I want to pursue music (music performance or an ensemble. jazz stuff) or communications, specifically voice acting, but I just don't know. I like so many things, but I'm just scared that the thing I want to pursue won't make money or be right in the long run. I Appreciate your insights into this👍🏻
@@sandwich3044 fantastic user name! 😆 👌🏻 🥪
the idea money brings you happiness is basically meaning it means you can choose your way of life
Money may not buy happiness, but I'd much rather have a mental breakdown in a Mercedes Benz than on a pushbike
Then you could use that disposable income to get yourself proper professional help without then stressing about the cost of it, thus making the problem worse!
@@Kanyon85 ye except that great "professional help" will just milk on your misery and depression for years until you can't afford them anymore.
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Well somebody listens to Kollegah😉
Ken and Dane imitating rich kids is the best thing I've seen in a while
As a musician with a music degree, I've faced a lot of backlash on my decision the pursue my passion. I now teach music and am pursuing corporate gigs. I'm happy with what I do, get compensated fairly well, and I look forward to work everyday! It's a tough making that decision since its so uncertain, but all that hard work was worth it! I was fortunate enough to be able to chase the dream rather than money, and it worked out for both! And this is only the beginning for me as a working musician :)
as a current music major, this made me feel a bit more relieved. i’m not about the money either but it sure would be nice
@@carlazuzisdaddy8712 that's great! You just gotta be smart about it. There's tons of different gigs to get as a musician. Just stay focused! :)
@@Iratik2 i’m getting a music ed degree.. so i’ll have job options but not a lot of pay :)
People make their jobs define who they are. If you meet someone for the first time, it usually takes less than 5 minutes before they say I'm a .
I appreciate people who can just shut up about what job they do and I don't mind not even knowing what one does to make their money.
I'd read somewhere that the extremely rich and poor have the same problem in that money has no meaning to them, just to different extremes.
Another way I've seen the "money buying happiness" thing is: money *can* buy happiness, but only to a point. That point is when the person's physical needs are met and they have some disposable income.
I'm so glad you touched on the topic of music and art. I myself have a diploma and degree in fine art and yes Ken, people actually have said to my own face that my degree is a complete waste.
If I was rich I’d always feel like I have a purpose, the amount of ppl u can help with that kinda money is insane, and that feeling u get when u help someone even just a lil is more rich than any money
shame its not peolpe like you that are the rich ones.. rich people only think about themselves, i guess thats how they are rich xD
True. Philanthropy, foundations, endowments, charity are the best use for wealth.
Expect if you were rich you wouldn’t be helping out anyone. Reason being that the banks, corps, and world govs wouldn’t allow you to because you might not be greedy but they are. You would try to help others out but the money would just get embezzled and never make it to the people that need it.
@@julieneff9408 lol all that is just rich people talk for “here hold this money for me because I don’t want to pay taxes or help anyone out.”
Im liquidating all my assets and setting them ablaze on my death bed.. via livestream for the lolz
Fencing can be for anyone so long as equipment is available. Its expensive if you have to buy it all on your own, but the sport itself is fantastic to do
Ken said if “people stop chasing money they can chase happiness” however, the reason people chase money in the first place is to be happy. Happiness is the ultimate goal
Imagine a world where money didn’t exist. I guess happiness is moot?
Buff at 5:56 got me crying, the posh laugh and at the end his genuine laugh but it just sounded like a posh person going into manic laughter for being so wealthy 😂😂
The whole work giving people purpose thing was more relavent back when professions ran in the family and people grew up doing what they did. You were also much more highly valued for your unique talents because communities were smaller.
Now, most people feel like a dime a dozen and know they aren't likely to be significant in their field. Since the industrial revolution, people have also become nore alienated from the fruits of their labor making work feel less meaning full to most. On top of that, its hard to appreciate work when you dont make enough to comfortably live.
Fantastic comment
And management makes you feel useless 🙃
Absolutely. And the guy who owns the company you work for is a multimillionaire while you’re scraping pennies to get by.
@@taylor_jane23 To be fair, the guy who owns the company should be richer, all the liability is on him, all his money is at stake, the lowest level employee can always find a new job, but that owner will have to pay the piper if his business fails.
@@Leignheart
Usually, when a corporation fails, they turn to the government for help, claiming bankruptcy. Or even if the workers go on strike, they are easily replaced with other workers who can be easily exploited. Regulations have been taken away due to the Reagan administration. Many Americans work two or three jobs to make ends meet. Corporations like Walmart and Savemart will hand out paperwork for workers to apply for welfare because they pay so poorly. So no, the workers have no power anymore. The unions have been destroyed and have become like the corporation themselves, if there are even unions in a corporation to begin with.
I had really rich friends growing up. Like filthy rich. And constantly I would tell my mom how jealousy I was and how much better it is to be rich. Her response was always the same “if it’s not one problem it’s another” is the summarized version. Money would solve your problems but at the same times cause new ones.
His dad knows people know he is rich. He doesn't want people to see how rich. Like the fact that he has enough money and power to have his son's whim to make a documentary (which is probably the first thing he ever made) to be aired on national television...
Heard a great quote the other day: "there are two great disappointments in life: not getting what you want, and getting what you want."
Grown up with next to nothing has made me thankful for everything i do have. I have had friends that would give their parents a list of stuff they wanted for Christmas and they expected to get everything on the list. I was shocked. They would get a computer a gaming system a phone money and they were still not happy. I would get a sweater and be happy.
Dude... even 10,000 dollars would make me sooooo happy. A very depressive thing is being in debt. That heavy weight on your shoulders every single day, whispering in your ear "hey you can't afford this thing you want because of me. You're not going to get ahead in life because of me. That house you've been dreaming about for decades? I'm keeping you from getting that."
I dunno, if I was THAT rich, my happiness would be seeing the relief and genuine appreciation by helping people in need. Money is such an extreme limiter for so many people, I would love to go around and give to people less fortunate than me.
TL:DR - Being rich would indeed bring me happiness.
Money doesn't make you happy it makes you free to find happiness.
This episode surprisingly. Existential and wholesome at the same time - great commentary and cool to see Ken really identify how some people are just content / happy without needing that grind for millions - I used to worry about money but worked hard on my business and now I’m at a place where I don’t have to worry about money - I do what I do because I love it, and I know I could earn a lot more money, but instead I have been working hard on health and lifestyle - walking every day, eating healthier, sleeping better
To quote Amigo the Devil's song "24k Casket"
"Everyone says money can't buy happiness.
and so far in my life I'll agree.
Though it seems a lot more comfortable to cry
in a Lamborghini."
Not a Kanye fan but his lyric has really stuck to me. "Having money's not everything, not having it is".
Being rich would mean the humungous financial issues I have will NEVER be an issue again. Then, things that need help, be repaired, resilience, to focus on me and what I need to feel like I'm doing my best, will actually get my focus and attention.
Born into a family who “comfortably” lived under the poverty line… I always wished I was rich😂😂😂
Right? Having enough money has never been a problem I had growing up, so my pursuit of money is probably trauma driven lol. And a reaction to wanting to support my loved ones who don’t have an excess of money. We don’t have enough to pursue things for the love of it or having excess cash - I’m hoping my nephew can pursue something for the pure love of it, if not him, the generation after.
Still there today. I just want a garage to work in and the money to supply the parts I want to get.
Being born into a poor family plagued by illness and misfortunes, I want to earn enough to mitigate the unfairness of the world for those around me. Nobody I know should be stuck without a way to pick themselves up due to this exploitative system.
@@juliemiller6966 the world is only getting worse. People these days think it was so awful during ancient and medieval times but in reality it was a far better time period to live. The banks and govs have death grips on everything, at least in ancient times I could go anywhere and do whatever I wanted without being watched by the gov through technology or being forced to pay for everything or going to jail if I don’t live the way the banks and govs make us live today, aka being forced to have a job to survive, forced to pay for groceries, being forced to take out loans to buy a house or land to build one etc. everything is monopolized and created to get more and more money out of the pockets of the less fortunate.
relatable
As a disabled person who can't work it's actually pretty boring and lonely not being able to go out and work, not being able to earn my own money and be independent, or meet new people and go out with friends is pretty sad.
I'm always torn between being sad and glad I never grew up rich 😂
I think it depends on how you were raised, not by how much money you had. There are nice rich folks who work hard and there are rich pieces of sh!t. Just like there are good folks who barely scrape by and there are people who barely scrape by that are complete a$$holes. They say money doesn't buy happiness, but it does have the ability to make life easier or complicate it. It all depends on the person. Judging by your self awareness in your comment, I'd say you're probably a good person regardless of the balance in your bank account! 😁👍
@Jc Vastgoed hahahahahahahhaha you can't be serious. Lots of Americans live well below the poverty line and what makes you know they are American.
@Jc Vastgoed There are homeless Americans. I know when you live in another nation (ex. When I lived in Kenya), the US seems sooo rich due to what you see on television but that’s not the case at all. Are there more opportunities in the US? 100%! Is every American rich? Absolutely not!
@Jc Vastgoed _Hahaha_ l i e s. Especially with inflation I cant afford shit
@Jc Vastgoed Americans are rich in propaganda. Our gov't makes everyone think we're rich while we suffer in the streets.
So wholesome that you have Felix’s Opera theme
Your guys' friendship is amazing. Love you guys!
You guys crack me up man it’s nice having a channel you can go to when you need cheered up. No matter what mood I’m in I can’t help laughing and it helps
I mean even if many activities would hold my attention for only a few weeks, I'd still have more than enough stuff to do until I die when I was rich. I have so many interests and things I want to at least try out, but having to work 40+ hours a week and trying to care for your family really makes time the most valuable resource.
There may be people who find their goal in their job and can hunt that down for years, but if you have all kinds of different ambitions its hard to keep a career going that's actually fulfilling and find space to chase for other goals.
Me too. I would start by traveling to every place I have ever wanted to see. While I am there I would do one big thing for each place. Go visit Africa, build a school, fund it for a decade and dig multiple wells. Visit Jamaica, start a small business owner fund.
I hear that! I’ve always loved traveling and was able to do a little bit in the past, which I’m thankful for. But there are still a ton of places I’d love to visit, and many that I’d love to revisit.
I’d also love to further my education, being able to take all the courses I’m interested in, but being able to ignore subjects I dislike (I’m talking about you, math!), since I wouldn’t have to aim for a degree.
So many hobbies and activities I’ve wanted to try, especially earning a private pilots license! But that requires money, time and motivation, which I never seem to have all at the same time!
When I have money to spare, it’s usually bc I’m working 2, sometimes 3 jobs. If I have spare time, it’s bc I’m unemployed and broke. And it’s hard to find motivation when you’re exhausted from working a month straight with no days off!
My main problem has always been that I just don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. Which is why I’ve been a bartender for 30 years now. It’s a job I’m pretty good at, and I don’t hate it like I would a desk job, but it can be mentally and physically exhausting, and it rarely provides “benefits” like PTO or health insurance, or retirement benefits.
It could always be worse tho, I guess!
I used to be a chauffeur driving around
super rich people, and I was amazed at how many of them seemed so miserable, especially the children. Many rich parents send their kids to boarding schools during the school year and then to sleep-away camp over the summer, so the kids hardly ever see their parents.
Ken put "money doesn't bring happiness" pretty well. I mean, to an extent yeah it brings happiness, but at a certain point gaining money isn't going to bring any more joy to your life than you already have.
I've always said money doesn't make you happy, but it does make it easier to be happy. To a point, anyway.
I don't believe that lol. I'd be so happy if I was rich. Buy a car, pay my debts and bills, and have enough to buy my daughters sight, and still have enough to put gas in my car.
Money most certainly equals happiness. Just based off actual studies. Guess what folks??? You’re more likely to be happy if you can live comfortably! It’s not about being rich but, money itself brings happiness, it allows you to live the life that you want.
@@commonpestimist4559 Well, yeah me too, but I don't think I would see a difference between making 500 million a year vs 800 million a year, ya know?
@@Pops646 Not true. I have enough money to live comfortable but ''happiness''? Not really something I know. Depression is a thing
the organic escalation into chaotic satire in 5:40 is so hilarious
Would be content with being able to pay bills before before due date and not contemplate putting groceries aside on the way to check out. Lol
Ken can't relate to that
You don't know what you have until it's gone. At the end of it all, all you really have is you.
I appreciate the talking you both did, because it’s true. I feel like I was listening to advices from my uncles. Thank you.
Ok I get the whole money doesn’t equal happiness thing but a huge part of why I’m unhappy is because I’m constantly struggling with money. I’m worried about how I’m going to pay bills, buy groceries, buy gas, family arguments about money, help my kids do the same things because they’re struggling too. Being rich would take all that suffering away. I’d still want to accomplish things and contribute to society if I were rich and being rich, I’d have to ability to do so. I could volunteer for so many things and donate substantial amounts to so many charities and others. I’d never have to worry about how I was going to afford for my family to live the rest of the week. That would make me happy.
If I had money, I'd travel a little, buy a big ranch, rescue animals, invest wisely, and start a family. I'd be happy with that. I believe that having lots of money has nothing to do with happiness, but how you use it & who you are as a person does.
I went to a seminar for mental health issues in young children and this world renowned expert said some of the worst cases he saw were kids raised by rotating nannys while their wealthy parents flew around the world and showed their kids no love. A child needs at least one secure attachment to a caregiver to thrive in this life. A child is far more blessed to be born into a life of love and be poor than a life with no love and more money than anyone needs.
I think making just enough to live comfortably is the dream for me.
Yes...same here. Enough to be comfortable and make sure my kids have a home when it's my time to go.
That should be what we all aspire to. Enough to look after our health and bills. Your health is true wealth.
That's the beauty of being an entertainer. We have a goal of entertaining people , that's always the goal in mind. As well with making money with it. You never lose that sight of being an entertainer
A "peak" was an understatement lol. We saw like two minutes of this doc. Would have liked to see more.
I watched it here on TH-cam several months ago, and found it pretty interesting. I’m not sure if it’s still up, but you should check it out if you want to see more.
I really appreciate the rant ken, it was good to hear that
I mean, if money didn't matter, I would still work. I would just do a job I liked for me, rather than a job that I need to pay my bills. Not worrying about quitting a toxic place because you need to pay rent is amazing.
I remember some big shot in J&J having an asthmatic daughter. The guy spent millions finding a cure, but nadda. Still, the money's giving him and his kid enough money to buy their daily maintenance 😏
"I CAN BUY AND SELL YOU OLD MAN!!!" - Gideon Gleeful, also half these people realistically.
i love your channel so much because of the versatility, even though youre reacting to things you have videos like this where you guys go into deep talks and then you have videos where you cant stop laughing and then the ones where all you do is debate lol. you da best ctk
I feel like I just watched ken dance around the border of socialism lol
🤣🤣🤣 yes
i didn't know i needed this video after my therapy today
💓 thank you guys so much
Thanks Ken and buff for making my anxiety not as bad :)
Thanks Ken for the the advice! I just graduated high school and I feel stuck. I have so many people telling me what to do and I hate it. I think I finally know what I want .
@@BBee13 I'm doing a bit better now! I'm just going with the flow at the moment. Hopefully in the beginning of next year I'll start taking online classes to become a vet tech. I really want to become a zoologist but I'm not sure what the next 4 years of my life will be like so I'll just gain some experience until then. Thank you so much for checking on me!! It honesty made my day!
“There’s a look all these guys have” yes, I believe it’s known as inbreeding 😂
That similar look on some rich people's faces is the result of never having known financial anxiety. Ever.
People who think money can't bring happiness and when you're rich you have a boring life don't realize you CAN HAVE LIFE GOALS TO ACHIEVE that don't include earning money
If I didn't have to worry about money whatsoever in my life I would buy myself a house to share with my best friend and our dogs, I'd focus on getting our dogs live the happiest and fullest life they can since they spent years in a shelter, I would cover expenses of treatments for the shelter dogs, I would take care of my family and their needs, I would take my grandma and mom to travel, see the world they wanted to see but never had the chance to. I would learn more languages, I would focus on the crafts that make me happy. My life would be FAR from boring and meaningless if I had a bottomless pit of money.
Thanks Ken for telling us about Opera GX!
Money makes things easier and helps to have a better life.
yup.. would be nice to have a nice nutritious meal every day instead of eating microwave shit and cans of food. i would LOVE these rich people to live here for abit. id swap in a heartbeat
I usually can't stand watching through sponsors. Only you and another channel I follow, not only legitimately hold onto my attention, but I look FORWARD to seeing how you spin or present it! Thank you and Dane for the dedication, time and talent you put into this 👌
Hey when you called me last night I was right in the middle of a turtle head poking out I'm sorry I didn't answer the phone call me back this week
Story time: I’ve long since disowned my Dad and Step Mom because they are a pair of rich snobs, (and don’t support the thought of myself and my husband of 9 years being together) but I remember one time as kids we went to Hawaii. (I was aware what a privilege it was to go) but somehow they got to talking to one of the Maids who had said it was the first time her and her family had stayed as guests for a night at the resort. We said goodbye. But a moment later, while the employee we’d JUST spoken too hung around, my Step Mom complained to the clerk (?) at the front desk that she was unhappy we didn’t get the presidential suite overlooking the ocean. I about died of embarrassment, here was this woman, feeling blessed to stay a night in a regular room, with my folks pissed they had to spend ONE night out of the FOUR in a regular room 🤦♀️ I could tell you stories. Feh, Rich people.
Meanwhile, I shop at thrift stores, help the homeless, and work a minimum wage blue collar job 😂 but I am far more fulfilled with my amazing husband, then they ever will be.
Edit: Also I feel the only way rich people could date (if they didn’t flock to other wealthy people) would be to lie about their money, and then if they genuinely like a person and see they are liked for who they are and not for their money, then they can drop the bomb ‘hey I’m a millionaire’
but even then, lying could still backfire, bc their potential partner might just wonder wtf else major things about themself they kept a secret...like their partner might wonder do they really know them at all, you know? like, what else was fake?
"Money cannot buy happiness but somehow, it's more comfortable to cry in a Mercedes Benz than it is on a bicycle"
even my poorness doesnt make me motivated to work more i just hate it and don't want to live like this lmao.
I never realized how opposite ends of the spectrum that both sides of my family were till I heard my grandmother (maternal) say 'we were poor once and had to buy Campbell's' as she was waiting in line with my aunt at a FOODBANK because my aunt and uncle couldn't afford food. My grandparents never had to use a food bank and so she doesn't understand the concept of ACTUALLY being poor and not being able to afford things. My grandparents (paternal) have owned their own house since before I was born, have had to use food banks, coupons, money savers etc anything to save money and make ends meet, repurpose old furniture. They went to a trip in the Dakotas too see Mt Rushmore after my uncle gave them a binder of money he had saved over the years for them to actually go on a vacation to spend they're 45th wedding anniversary as a way to pay them back for all the times they helped him, my other uncle and my dad out over the years.
My paternal grandparents have 4 children (one deceased) that are all extremely successful in their own ways - my dads a trucker, one uncle is corporate manager/trainer for Domino's and my godfather/uncle owns 15 subways and is coowner in his own construction company. And everyone always says 'I love you' before leaving the house.
My maternal grandparents have 2 adopted children - my mother and uncle (both were aware they were adopted from at least age 5) - go on multiple vacations a year, my uncle is on the verge of homelessness due to alcolism, and abandonment issues, cries to me on the phone about never being told he was loved till his 30s, and my mom has 2 felony charges for abuse/neglect, and is a lead/manager for a warehouse because she can't get any other job, yet even with that job isn't stable enough to have custody of any of her children due to garnished wages for back child support.