And I also grew up poor and that frame of mindset is what sticks with you
Honestly, its amazing how many people grew up poor that it didn't stick with them. They fall into the same cycle of cigs, snacks, and beer that kept their parents broke. But now its weed, vapes, and 7 streaming sites.
But I second that "what do I even do with this income" problem. People hate me for Christmas because I literally want nothing. If I wanted it, I already bought it because I had the money. Instead I just keep saving and considering a 20$ knick knack (shit I love knick knacks) my monthly splurge.
My dad worked with this one guy for something like 30 years. Both did the same job and made the same amount of money. My dad managed to raise a family and now has a comfortable retirement, his coworker blew all his money at the casino and is constantly broke.
Some people are just incapable of competently taking care of themselves, and no charity or government program is going to change that.
Honestly, its amazing how many people grew up poor that it didn't stick with them. They fall into the same cycle of cigs, snacks, and beer that kept their parents broke. But now its weed, vapes, and 7 streaming sites.
But I second that "what do I even do with this income" problem. People hate me for Christmas because I literally want nothing. If I wanted it, I already bought it because I had the money. Instead I just keep saving and considering a 20$ knick knack (shit I love knick knacks) my monthly splurge.
My dad worked with this one guy for something like 30 years. Both did the same job and made the same amount of money. My dad managed to raise a family and now has a comfortable retirement, his coworker blew all his money at the casino and is constantly broke.
Some people are just incapable of competently taking care of themselves, and no charity or government program is going to change that.