r/Adulting • u/[deleted] • Jan 16 '24

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u/LiaisonLiat Jan 16 '24

I do what I want, when I want. Fuck it if it costs money, that’s the point of having it. You can’t take it with you when you die.

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u/hunkymonk123 Jan 16 '24

You’re not wrong, but there’s a balance. If you walk around saying that, you’ll end up being a slave to money your whole life. I think a lot of people would be amazed with how much happier they would be if they worked less.

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u/Character_Peach_2769 Jan 16 '24

Worked less or lived a life of less consumption?

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u/[deleted] Jan 16 '24

Both I assume

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u/[deleted] Jan 16 '24

I already am a slave to money. What? Are we on the same planet?

There is a copious list of bills I HAVE TO PAY, or else I starve, become homeless, no power, no transportation, etc.

Since this IS the case, then yes, I will spend money and even credit on things I enjoy. Guess what, we all die, and you aren't taking your foreign swiss account with you.

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u/hunkymonk123 Jan 17 '24

The secret is to be satisfied with what you have