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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What gets me with budgets like this is how exhausting it must all be to do and shop and keep track of this all.  Half a dozen boxes on the steps every day.  People coming in and out of the house performing services.  Dozens of e-mails coming through about orders and reminders of upcoming services.

It's why I can see how the ultra rich have household managers.[/quote]

I had a similar thought. It’s the same reason I don’t want a huge house and why my family has 1 car (we’re in a walkable area near metro). It’s why my entire 4 seasons of wardrobe fits in my closet and dresser. It’s why my kids have a reasonable amount of toys.

I can understand splurging on some experiences like travel or a hobby (like if you ski a lot or something) or even private school if you believe it would benefit your child. And I’ll admit I’ve spent some money on bougie exercise classes and health foods. But I don’t want my life to be so complicated that managing it is a full time job — or I guess you could outsource all this too! The shopping seems so excessive. There is a mental toll to managing a bunch of possessions that just doesn’t appeal to me nor do I want a lot of material belongings to be something my children aspire to have. Not to mention I hate the thought of things ending up in the landfill for decades to come. Much rather check out my local buy nothing group if there is something I need/would like to borrow.[/quote]

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