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[quote=Anonymous]Sigh. I'm sort of the sister here too. It's true that I've had good fortune in my life so far, but the real differences between us are that I enjoy policy jobs (I'm a GS-14 financial analyst), I dislike most travel, I dislike guys who are in bands, and I understand the concept of compound interest. I'm not any smarter, I'm definitely less fun, I'm not as good-looking, and way less creative. But I love my job and my DH and my family. My sister just wouldn't be happy with the life I live, but I am. And the lifestyle I live provides me certain opportunities (like a pension), and forecloses other opportunities (like traveling the world). I don't think one is better than the other. It happens that I prioritized financial stability. It bothers my sister because she doesn't really grasp the tradeoffs-- the year she spent traveling was magical and amazing, the experience of a lifetime! I spent it working at a law firm and saving enough for a down payment. One thing isn't better than another. Try to think of it that way, OP. You might realize you have things that she doesn't.[/quote]

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