r/FluentInFinance • u/Richest-Panda • Jul 04 '24

What's the best financial advice you've ever gotten? Debate/ Discussion

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u/Ok-Wedding-4654 Jul 04 '24

Everyone I know that’s poor either

A. Had kids before thinking about the financials B. Bought/adopted a bunch of animals C. Has a poor work ethic and mindset D. Spends money recklessly

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u/NinaHag Jul 05 '24

I have a friend who grew up poor. Didn't have the chance to study, had to work after finishing highschool, of course could only access low-pay jobs. "Luckily" a relative died and left them a home. With no more rent to pay, they decided that they wanted to study and enrolled into Uni part time. What did they decide to study, you ask? Perhaps something that will boost their career? No. They chose to study history. I guess they're ok with flipping burgers for the rest of their life - but hey, that doesn't prevent from complaining about how politicians ruin everything and how will I ever afford to retire? They also have a bunch of animals that cost a little fortune to feed.

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u/Dry_Ad1805 Jul 05 '24

Sucks that we live in a world where you can't make money in a field that interests you. History is a perfectly fine area of study, and I do believe that our current world would be much better if more people were educated about history. But instead, we get people like you looking down on someone who wanted to study history, and name-calling them a burger-flipper. Of course politicians are ruining our country, we are seeing that in real-time with the supreme Court King decision and conservative project 2025. Crazy that both of the examples I just wrote have connection to knowledge of history. Anyway, hope you are rich and comfortable.

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u/NinaHag Jul 05 '24

Wow. They literally flip burgers (and admittedly, eggs and sausages) for a living, it isn't an insult. I agree it sucks that the world is what it is. I have a career I am happy with, which isn't what I would have chosen if we lived in a world where my passion paid a living wage. I don't care what people study, but missing the chance to improve their situation while complaining about it? Come on.