Anonymous wrote:They lack a fundamental understanding of how the world works for the rest of us.

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Anonymous wrote:My sister and I were shocked to get to college and learn that some people took out loans to pay for school. I also had no idea you could buy a car without just writing a check for the purchase price.

I did not learn this until I started my first professional job in dc. And I did not even grow up rich.

Anonymous wrote:Their manners are so friendly and nice that you don’t realize that’s just a persona. They are friendly to everyone but you are not “friends” in the sense of MC people. Also their real friends date from K and ES. Or friends of those people.

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Anonymous wrote:19 times out of 20, they aren't very motivated to increase their income. Sometimes they have vaguely do-gooder jobs, sometimes just low paying vanity jobs. Unusual hobbies and sports (like one rich kid I know is a part time cricket referee, lol).

NP. This describes me, my sister and my cousins. I’m the beneficiary of two trusts and my cousins have other family trusts on their side. With one exception, we all work in do-gooder jobs.

I think this is a pretty good indicator as well. I have cousins who grew up pretty well-off. Rich probably not the right word as there was no inherited wealth, my aunt and uncle both came from solidly middle class families. But my uncle’s business really took off at the right time. So they had a large, historic home in a very desirable urban neighborhood, and my cousins did private K-12 and both went to fairly $$ private colleges and grad schools. Cousin 1 is a school librarian at a private elementary school, and cousin 2 is a professor at a very small liberal arts college. Definitely decent jobs, but they never had to give up the cool dream job (or not spend 8 years getting a PhD) for a more lucrative career, because their financial position was always secure.

Rich kids study art, horticulture, weather

Real tough professions that require a lot of math and science are for the poors

Who became wealthy so their children can choose those majors.

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Anonymous wrote:19 times out of 20, they aren't very motivated to increase their income. Sometimes they have vaguely do-gooder jobs, sometimes just low paying vanity jobs. Unusual hobbies and sports (like one rich kid I know is a part time cricket referee, lol).

NP. This describes me, my sister and my cousins. I’m the beneficiary of two trusts and my cousins have other family trusts on their side. With one exception, we all work in do-gooder jobs.

I think this is a pretty good indicator as well. I have cousins who grew up pretty well-off. Rich probably not the right word as there was no inherited wealth, my aunt and uncle both came from solidly middle class families. But my uncle’s business really took off at the right time. So they had a large, historic home in a very desirable urban neighborhood, and my cousins did private K-12 and both went to fairly $$ private colleges and grad schools. Cousin 1 is a school librarian at a private elementary school, and cousin 2 is a professor at a very small liberal arts college. Definitely decent jobs, but they never had to give up the cool dream job (or not spend 8 years getting a PhD) for a more lucrative career, because their financial position was always secure.

Rich kids study art, horticulture, weather

Real tough professions that require a lot of math and science are for the poors

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Anonymous wrote:I have 7 mil, 3 homes, a nice trust and a Bal Harbour condo worth a ton when my Dad passes as well as more in stocks options. I roll around in my late brother's 2004 Honda Accord and could give a darn about impressing anyone. I know no one will ever believe me if I told them. They are already flabbergasted I own 3 houses in Clarksburg that I rent out and live in one that I absolutely love. I am just thankful to be alive and love surprising people with nice gifts and sweet treats from time to time.

Only 7m? You’re not rich.

This. We have 7m and still work.

Good for you but that was not the point. The point he made was that he drives a modest car not a flashy one.

I know many people with less money who drive much more expensive cars.

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Anonymous wrote:I have 7 mil, 3 homes, a nice trust and a Bal Harbour condo worth a ton when my Dad passes as well as more in stocks options. I roll around in my late brother's 2004 Honda Accord and could give a darn about impressing anyone. I know no one will ever believe me if I told them. They are already flabbergasted I own 3 houses in Clarksburg that I rent out and live in one that I absolutely love. I am just thankful to be alive and love surprising people with nice gifts and sweet treats from time to time.

Only 7m? You’re not rich.

This. We have 7m and still work.

Good for you but that was not the point. The point he made was that he drives a modest car not a flashy one.

I know many people with less money who drive much more expensive cars.

I love that he surprises people with gifts. If I had millions I would love just over tipping buying gifts and making peoples’ days each and every day.

Exactly - I found that delightful also … so unfortunate posters saw fit to deride the size of his wealth when his heart is in good shape …

Anonymous wrote:Never checking prices or comparison shopping.

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Anonymous wrote:Idk but my boyfriend went to boarding school and I just went to regular private school and he's always pointing out shit I do that indicates I'm not as elite as him. I'll sticky this thread so that next time he does it I can let you guys know.

Dump that guy

- rich person

Agreed.

-another rich person

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Anonymous wrote:19 times out of 20, they aren't very motivated to increase their income. Sometimes they have vaguely do-gooder jobs, sometimes just low paying vanity jobs. Unusual hobbies and sports (like one rich kid I know is a part time cricket referee, lol).

NP. This describes me, my sister and my cousins. I’m the beneficiary of two trusts and my cousins have other family trusts on their side. With one exception, we all work in do-gooder jobs.

I think this is a pretty good indicator as well. I have cousins who grew up pretty well-off. Rich probably not the right word as there was no inherited wealth, my aunt and uncle both came from solidly middle class families. But my uncle’s business really took off at the right time. So they had a large, historic home in a very desirable urban neighborhood, and my cousins did private K-12 and both went to fairly $$ private colleges and grad schools. Cousin 1 is a school librarian at a private elementary school, and cousin 2 is a professor at a very small liberal arts college. Definitely decent jobs, but they never had to give up the cool dream job (or not spend 8 years getting a PhD) for a more lucrative career, because their financial position was always secure.

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Anonymous wrote:19 times out of 20, they aren't very motivated to increase their income. Sometimes they have vaguely do-gooder jobs, sometimes just low paying vanity jobs. Unusual hobbies and sports (like one rich kid I know is a part time cricket referee, lol).

NP. This describes me, my sister and my cousins. I’m the beneficiary of two trusts and my cousins have other family trusts on their side. With one exception, we all work in do-gooder jobs.

Anonymous wrote:Women who carry bags with logos on them grew up poor.

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Anonymous wrote:My sister and I were shocked to get to college and learn that some people took out loans to pay for school. I also had no idea you could buy a car without just writing a check for the purchase price.

I did not learn this until I started my first professional job in dc. And I did not even grow up rich.

Then you did grow up rich. I went to a state school and almost all of my friends had student loans.

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Anonymous wrote:My sister and I were shocked to get to college and learn that some people took out loans to pay for school. I also had no idea you could buy a car without just writing a check for the purchase price.

I did not learn this until I started my first professional job in dc. And I did not even grow up rich.

Then you did grow up rich. I went to a state school and almost all of my friends had student loans.