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In reply to the discussion: Why do we have to "Work so Hard" to make a living? [View all]joeglow3
(6,228 posts)I am the son of a union drywaller. I went to college and worked 40 hours a week during classes and 80-100 hours a week during ALL breaks (summer, Christmas, spring, etc.). Anytime we had a day off school, I worked a 12-16 hour day between my 2 jobs (1 as a pizza delivery driver and 1 as a telemarketer). I managed to live in a shit house in a crime infested area of town and got hardly any sleep for 5 years. What was my reward? I graduated with a Masters Degree in Accounting and no student loans. I did not have a penny to my name. My only assets was that degree I busted my ass for.
Almost 15 years later and I live a good live. I am in your 20% (albeit, not by a lot). Explain to me how I am so criminal. Explain to me how I deserve to have all my assets stripped away and given to others.
My wife and I do what we can and donate 10-15% a year to charity. We help out friends when we can. However, I can't help but notice these friends (who are great people) didn't do shit when I spent those 5 years in college. While I feel an obligation to help them out occasionally, your mindset towards me is completely out of line.