Money=Happiness

[crpntr133]

Take it from some one that has been out of work for the biggest part of the last year. If I had enough money to do what I remotely want to do, I would be happy. I am looking at moving away from my family just so I can make ends meet. I never thought at 36 years of age that I would be told by McDonalds that I was over qualified.

Many others have made valid points. I know someone that hit the lottery for several million. Within the next year or so he was devoriced and an alcoholic. In the end he lost everything that he had. I guess it is a happy medium that we all seak.

 

[drbill]

I'm pretty happy even though I have very limited income these days (compared to in the past). I'm happy because I enjoy life and what I am doing. More money would allow me to do more dive travel. Yes, that would make me happier. A good relationship would as well (and that probably would mean even less money... unless she was a SCUBA diving sugar momma).

Dr. Bill

 

[nurse H2O]

We all need money to live.And everyone should have it. But the love of money, that's different. It is one of the things that makes a mess of this world.Does having alot of money make people happier?I live near a very affluant area(notice i said near ) What i observed is this, some of the people are shallow and superfical, and to, if you are a jerk, and have money, you"re a jerk with money.Money doesnt change who you are inside. I guess what im trying to say is that happieness comes from within. Money is only a means to an end.

 

[RonFrank]

Do you think money can buy you happiness?Just a random thought of the day.Been thinking about it and i figured to a certain extent it does.Why are we all working so hard doing something we hate for money(for those that are happy doing whatever they do are very lucky people) to satisfy our material needs?The more money=more new toys=happiness.What do you people think?

Of course it's not really money, but what it represents.....power, material posessions, food, education, jet fuel.....

Being Happy comes from a mix of what money CAN buy, and those things that one can NEVER replace. If I had no way of supporting a family, I would not have married and had Kids. My wife makes me happy (OK, mostly), and my son is a joy (mostly).

I have a Cuz in OR that married a VERY rich guy. He owns two IZZY's (think PizzaHut) in Portland, OR, and his dad is LOADED. They own homes around the world, and never have to worry about money/retirement/working if they choose. Ironically, that is about all they DO worry about, and Mike (rich hubby) was as cold as a fish. They are now divorced, and Nancy (cuz) is now happier then she has been in 12 years, dispite the change in social status.

So, if money ruins a life, than feel free to make mine a wasteland!! However, having money IMO does not alone make one happy.

Ron

 

[simbrooks]

I am satisfied with what i earn, half of it goes towards my actual living costs, the other half pays off loans/debts accrued during college and setting myself up post college in my first career. Of course i would love more money, its buys more things, gets my debts down etc, gives me more options to enjoy this stage of my life. Things are being paid off, life is pretty sweet, a little more wouldnt hurt, but a little less wouldnt kill me either. Now with other family members to support some time in the future, that might be a different case, when i only have to look out for #1 things are easy enough, one day that will change. By itself it cant buy happiness, along with a wholesome life it can increase, or continue to support you in a happy life.

 

[Green_Manelishi]

Do you think money can buy you happiness?

No, but it can pay my bills and paying my bills makes my utility, the oil company,
the mechanic, the bank, etc. happy. I don't need millions; only enough to pay my mortgage off.

 

[mempilot]

I thought it was a well accepted saying that "Money can't buy you happiness." Once the bills are paid, just give me enough to keep doing the things I love, ie diving. A Ferrari in the garage might make a car entusiast happy, but it would take up valuable dive gear space in my opinion.

I just got rid of a "money=happiness" girl. I'm much happier to be rid of her. Don't get me wrong, the short term happiness was there, but the long-term misery would suck. Think of it like champagne. Tastes great going down, but sewage coming up and the hangover lasts and lasts. The money buys things, but not loyalty, and not happiness. The after effects of money can be a headache.

Do you think money can buy you happiness?Just a random thought of the day.Been thinking about it and i figured to a certain extent it does.Why are we all working so hard doing something we hate for money(for those that are happy doing whatever they do are very lucky people) to satisfy our material needs?The more money=more new toys=happiness.What do you people think?

 

[pennypue]

Money is just a tool. In the right hands it can wreak havoc or do something really awesome.

I like to compare it to the BEST scuba gear out there. If you own it, does it make you the best diver? A really good diver is still good, even with old, banged up equipment.

It's not what you have, but how you USE what you have that makes you happy.
It's not the gear, or the money, that does it. It's what you do with what you have.

 

[mempilot]

It's not what you have, but how you USE what you have that makes you happy.

Princess, Bear is watching!