Happiness vs Net worth

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papa-razi

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papa-razi
Aug 16, 2018 16 Comments

Money is important and so is happiness. However, I feel most of us end up trying hard to maximize net worth and happiness gets sidelined. Which one do you try to maximize. Share your opinion and philosophy.

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  • Bloomberg / Eng
    iVX372

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    iVX372
    Why is there no option for "both?" I seek to maximize net worth while only accepting job offers for work that I know I'll like
    Aug 16, 2018 3
  • Axtria
    ๐Ÿ’—69

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    ๐Ÿ’—69
    I try to maximize on time.

    I really value working at places that truly believe in a good wlb and healthy culture. This provides me with the opportunity to either make more money in my personal time or increase my happy quotient by doing other things I feel are personally important.
    Aug 16, 2018 2
    • Lyft
      RBBU77

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      RBBU77
      What are some strategies you use for making money on your own time,
      Aug 16, 2018
    • Axtria
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      You can do so many things, here are some of them:
      - network (this isn't a sure shot way to make money but if it works, it works big)
      - education (you can take up a few courses, or teach at a local university)
      - uber or Lyft
      - side gig (you can work on your startup or just play guitar at a local concert or create your YouTube channel)
      Aug 16, 2018
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  • New / Product
    nicebot

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    It's cyclical in my experience. So I aim to optimize whichever seems to be on an uptick. I've tried balancing it all. Couldn't find joy in it as I like going hard into whatever I'm doing. Would still be great if I could eventually figure out how to balance stuff though.
    Aug 16, 2018 0
  • Qualcomm / Eng
    $/#

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    $/#
    Until now money.now I feel I have enough. So happiness.
    Aug 16, 2018 2