Money, Money, Money. Everyone thinks about it. People who say they dont, either have more than they know what to do with, or theyre lying. I mean im in high school and money is already an issue. Paying for gas, food, golf, and saving up for other things. It doesnt really bother me, i like being able to get money, and i dont mind working. Who doesnt like having money?
But the one thing that gets me is people who complain about working minimum wage. Heres a tip: get a new job. Dont be stupid. If youre working cause either your parents are making you, or you work at a retail store to get a discount, fine. But if youre working because you are trying to make money to keep afloat on car payments and other things, youre just stupid for working for minimum wage. Noone should even listen to your complaints, because there are so many jobs that are for more than minimum wage. And dont say that nowhere is hiring, thats a lie too. I could get you three jobs right now if you really wanted me to, all higher than minimum wage. But one thing too is, i work hard for my money, but it pays off cause i make a good bit. Im not moping around a retail store for $7.25 an hour, im working hard for something close to almost $12 an hour. Im so sick of hearing people complain.
Ive had 4 different jobs in high school. Ive worked at Five Below(yes, i know. dont say anything. it sucked,) Andora, which is an upscale restaurant in sewickley, i used to caddy at Allegheny Country Club, and I currently work at Bravo! Restaurant at The Pointe. Only one of these jobs, Five Below, has been minimum wage, and i only worked there to shut my parents up. All three jobs are things people can do, if youre smart and get a decent paying job and work hard, youll make money. Which helps me cause my parents have all but cut me off. Stopped paying for clothes when i was like 16, stopped paying for golf, all that. All they really pay for is food, and insurance. Oh and they bought me my car, but it was cheap and it was really just to make it easier on them. I pay for gas, and naw its not cheap.
But for the record, if youre working for minimum wage, and you dont like it, it's your fault. Truth is, its not always about just working hard, its about working SMART. You think everyone that works hard is successful? Not even close, some of the hardest working people around make the least money. You cant tell me the hardest working person for a Fortune 500 company is the CEO. Not even close. Not by a longshot.
But now we come to the question. Can money buy happiness? My answer is yes, if you have enough. It takes a huge stress out of life. Most people work hard and grind because of they didnt then they wouldnt be able to pay for anything or even live. If you have enough money where everything is taken care of, and you can pay for everything you want, and do all the things you ever wanted to do, then why would you not be happy? People who say that money isnt important are gonna be the ones who when it comes to paying the bills, or paying for something they didnt necessarily plan to pay for, are gonna be mad, but i just laugh at them, because like i said, if you have enough money to pay for it, then its not even a second thought.
Get your $$$$.
Too much money aint enough money.*
Jimmer sick post. Love ya bro. Kick ass tom!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you to a certain point. Money can buy happiness but only if one sets specific financial goals and actually hits a point of contention. The problem is that once one reaches a financial landmark, he/she simply raises the bar higher, and on and on we go. Set a reasonable goal and enjoy life once you're there. Nice post.
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