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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I didn’t read every page of this thread, but when I worked part time, some of my full time colleagues resented me because I could afford to spend more time with my kids (or so they assumed). I got a lot of digs about my “wealth” and even some competitive remarks like, “I choose to work full time even though I don’t have to, because I am more invested in my work than you are.” They would never ask me questions about my life at all, and they were mean and didn’t welcome me or really even give me a chance. If they had asked, they would have learned that I was only part time there because that was all that was available at the time, and I was hoping to break into that field. These coworkers had manufactured the wealth divide in their own minds, as I actually supplemented my income by working part time somewhere else. I didn’t advertise that, however, because I realized pretty quickly that it was actually a very handy way to see people’s true colors. I did eventually get the full time job I wanted in that same field, but I didn’t keep in touch with the old coworkers who judged and dismissed me. To their detriment, I might add. I’m now in a position to help them advance their careers. I recognize that jealousy is a human emotion, but I try to be happy for everyone, regardless of their wealth or opportunity. [/quote]

True. Envy is more rampant than I realized.[/quote]

It’s extremely rampant.  I’ve figured out that you can’t disclose anything revealing wealth when posting something on the internet and wanting advice.  If you let on thag you have a high HHI, baby nurse, etc then all bets are off and the responses you get will be heavily influenced by envy.  People get incredibly jealous especially when it’s about $$$$$.  [/quote]

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