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submitted 11 months ago by otp@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

I know money can't buy happiness blahblahblah.

Do they do gift exchanges at all?

Do they ask for anything?

They have enough money that they could get anything made or done for them at a moment's notice. Like having ChatGPT, but for services. Ridiculous things we couldn't imagine.

Anyone have any insight into general trends along those lines?

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[-] AlecSadler@lemmy.world 26 points 11 months ago

I'm nowhere near Bill Gates money and never will be.

I think amongst my circle of family and friends, I probably net 3-4x more than the highest earner I know. For the most part, I can buy myself whatever gadgets or books or food or things I typically want.

But...I don't, well, I don't always.

In fact, oftentimes I find myself putting off buying Book A or B because I just don't feel like it's a good use of money right now.

Sometimes I won't even buy myself new socks until all of mine have been worn down to absolute tatters. I own two pairs of jeans and one pair of shoes and they're going to go until they completely fall apart.

Other times, I want this new game and I don't buy it because I can't really justify it for how much time I might end up having for it.

But if anyone I know gets me any of the above or similar, I'd honestly be super happy. It removes that mental battle for me and I get something I actually want / need.

[-] cashews_best_nut@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

Confirming the stereotype that rich people are tight-fisted Scrooges.

[-] AlecSadler@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

In my defense, at least in 2023, I've spent more money on donations, paying other people's medical premiums, holiday and birthday gifts for others, and vet bills than anything directly for myself 🫣

[-] bradorsomething@ttrpg.network 2 points 11 months ago

It’s not that, I can be the same way. I don’t feel I need or have the time for a lot of things. I help charities and do reduced rate work for non profits all the time. Ask me to buy myself sushi, and I’ll consider if I really need O Toro tonight.

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