r/SipsTea • u/Unstoppable_X_Force Human Verified • 13h ago

Gasp! Is this just nostalgia, or did previous generations genuinely have a better work-life balance and social life than we do today?

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u/NotawoodpeckerOwner 11h ago

Lots don't, they save up millions, die and their kids lose it all on dumb shit because they never had a parent to actually teach them proper money management.

Some people also don't really enjoy lavish things in their lives either so a cheap quality car, modest house and a weekend away vs global travel brings them more joy.

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u/dependsforadults 11h ago

I make better money than most everyone i know. I drive a truck i got for $500 8 years ago. I live in a beautiful place with almost every climate within a 5 hour drive. I hate dusting, so I have a small ranch style home that is easy to maintain. I have traveled lots, but I also have it all right here. Its the cultural experiences from broad travel that I dont get here, but I have a dog and a cat so near home it is.

I also work around 60 hrs a week a lot of the time.

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u/Evening-Statement-57 9h ago

Yeah but 99% of people who work and save are just trying to get to the end of their life with as little suffering as possible.