Originally Posted by rickholio

Huh, funny you should mention that... there was an article I read recently (I believe it was in MacLeans, a canadian mag) where they said (paraphrased): "The income level for optimum life satisfaction seems to be around 50k/year. At that point you're making enough to be comfortable without anyone jealously trying to knock you down, and there's plenty of room for future growth. Below that and you're still struggling, beyond that and you get caught up in the endless pursuit for more."

Wish I'd known that when I was at 50k/year. Kinda late for that now.