Originally Posted by Sly

Meloman just summed up my philosophy as well.

Two-three years ago I worked all the time. ALL the time. My (current) friends always wanted to know why. They didn't understand it. I told them that I wanted to get ahead in life, I wanted to get to the point where I didn't have to worry about paying next months bills, they were already handled.

Now, 3 years later, I'm doing much better. Next months bills are covered. Unexpected expenses don't upset me. I don't have to call my parents asking for a loan. I buy things when I want them or deem them a reasonable expense, I don't have to "save up". And now those same friends that were asking me why I worked so often have been distancing themselves from me due to jealousy. They see something new in my house and say "must be nice to be able to throw money around like that", which to me is actually insulting, but whatever.

I look at middle aged working the check-out line at the grocery store and shake my head because I just don't understand it. I don't understand the lack of desire for a better life. I don't understand what its like not to be willing to sacrifice for today to get a better tomorrow. But thats just me, if other people choose to live their life that way, I really don't care. Its their choice.

And enough ranting for now... :-)