jillio
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I am no means poor. And I worked hard for it. My family worked hard for it.
My retirement fund is enough to make my roommate cry. So luxury? Top-of-the-line brand new consoles, brand new computers, enough plastic cages for animals to make someone heave. At one point I was considering buying a BMW... even though I couldn't drive; I figured I would hire someone to drive me around or lend it to friends. :p All made from the almighty black gold.
I just choose to go without. I used to have everything I could think of; didn't make me happy. Decided to toss that money toward the people instead. Makes me happier.
Most of my insecurity with money now is more because I am starting to see my relatives being unable to work at age 40 and not having any money nor being able to qualify for welfare.
And no, I am no Marxist or socialist. I don't give into "please, please, please" anymore. Not my responsibility to take care of them, nor do I think economic equality will ever exist.
You certainly should not have to justify yourself or your decisions based on a rude and self-serving comment such as the one that was made to you. You have character. Continue on in the way you are going. You deserve respect, not ridicule.