Sad after $1m net worth
Just made it to $1m net worth at age 30 but now realize it’s “middle class”... not sure how to feel better outside of just keep grinding or “don’t look at money for happiness”. Thoughts? edit: thanks guys — summarizing my learnings up here so others can see: money doesn’t make you happy — it enables you to be happy. To be happy, focus on doing what directly brings you immediate happiness and long term meaning. The last part is what I’m concerned about: if I dont focus on money, then what if I run out of money? Then wouldn’t I be in a worse spot than now?
This more like “sad bragging” than “humble bragging”.
I have $1.3m net worth at 33 I had a similar feeling after hitting $1m. I stopped optimizing life for money. It’s never going to make me feel fulfilled.
Good point. How specifically did you come to realize that?
Not even fulfilled, I am optimizing now for convenience and time.
Transfer them to folks like us on blind and you will find eternal the likes of which even an Albertsons employee couldn't think of 😂
Move to the middle of the country and you won't be middle class...
You were led to believe you’d be happy being a millionaire. You’ll find more happiness in helping others.
I tried helping others too — did a lot of volunteer work with the homeless, children, soup kitchens, etc. But I never felt moved by it — just bored and not feeling like I was really helping that much in the grand scheme of things...
We are in our very early 40s and are at 1M net worth. (At least) This is a weird POV. I think it’s great. I have a lot of freedoms financially. Stress free. It’s upper middle class for sure, but did you think when you were worth 1M it would be different. It could be what makes up your net that makes it feel less. Ours Home - 650k (only owe 80k and it will be paid off in June) Investments - 125k Cash- 65k Retirement accounts - 250k
I guess it always feel like wherever I am, that’s middle class. Doesn’t matter how much my TC or net worth grew. Not sure what’s wrong with me...
You need to step up your investment game
Me -TC 150K Him - TC 200k
Stop complaining.
You’re aiming too low. You need at least $10M
That’s what I think now but it just makes me sadder...
When you reach 10M you will feel the same way again. That is not the answer. I’d say spend some time and money on experiences every year.
Weird flex but ok
Sorry that it came off that way but not trying to flex.. honestly sad