What are some things upper-middle class workaholics tell themselves to feel better

:( wrote:

I just do it because my life is empty and I realize how much of a loser I am whenever I have free time.

Same. No wife, no kids, rarely get dates.

Between training and work I manage to consume my free time, but the money keeps rolling in and it is going to be really depressing in 20 years when I can technically retire at 50 but have nothing to retire to so I just keep working.

There are no upper middle class workaholics. By definition, the UMC don't need to work hard they inherited it or made their pile and are now living a classy lifestyle off the fat. If you see a workaholic, they may (or may not) have an UMC income, but they are not UMC. Bad form to be seen to be trying too hard.

Scrooge McNugget wrote:

"The last 5 years of my life are going to be SO good..."

Upper-Middle Class here. Working 40 hours a week, taking off early on Friday and golfing Saturday and relaxing Sunday with the wife is not a bad way to live. Not too mention not worrying about retirement or bills. If you make good use, travel and do the things you love when you can, life is great. It's good not being poor. Find the balance.

yesIguess wrote:

Scrooge McNugget wrote:

"The last 5 years of my life are going to be SO good..."

Upper-Middle Class here. Working 40 hours a week, taking off early on Friday and golfing Saturday and relaxing Sunday with the wife is not a bad way to live. Not too mention not worrying about retirement or bills. If you make good use, travel and do the things you love when you can, life is great. It's good not being poor. Find the balance.

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"I am doing this for my family"

"I love what I do so much that I am running out the door in the morning"

"I will be independently wealthy in X years and then I will (insert pipe dream--start a brewery, sail around the world, make the PGA senior tour, restore classic car, etc.)"

"I am not rich. I am barely getting by. My taxes are too high."

"Yeah, I'm kinda a workaholic, but I like working and it gives me a sense of meaning usually. I don't usually check emails on the weekends or evenings, but once in a while I will. I get to go on one or two nice vacations a year and enjoy life overall so yeah, I'd say I'm pretty happy."

"you see that 2015 Audi out there? Only 8 more months and its paid off"

"someone has to pay for that wall..."

jkbhk wrote:

No one died from hard work.

Actually, some do. Look up 'black companies' in Japan.

"One day I'll be free (said while buying some unnecessary electronic gadget, fancier car that s/he needs, watch s/he doesn't really need, etc.)

in japan wrote:

jkbhk wrote:

No one died from hard work.

Actually, some do. Look up 'black companies' in Japan.

Hey jackas$, this thread is things middle class people tell themselves which aren't necessarily true.

"Made $2k in my 401k today, going to celebrate"- Goes home and watches TV

You would be surprised how many people don’t see work as work. It’s still hard day to day but they’re happy and satisfied with the process.

You still have to grind even if you’re a pro athlete and training on some beautiful mountain.

"I'm going to retire and do all the things I've always wanted to do."

Then their wife divorces them for working too hard and takes all their money.

I’m not Scrooge McNugget.

bleu wrote:

You would be surprised how many people don’t see work as work. It’s still hard day to day but they’re happy and satisfied with the process.

You still have to grind even if you’re a pro athlete and training on some beautiful mountain.

These are great! A real air of authenticity to them

keep 'em coming

This question is fraught with false premises.

First, the question presumes that one needs to be a workaholic in order to be wealthy (upper-middle class). I, for one, am wealthy and work only 40 hours per week, and i earned all my money.

Second, it presumes that workaholics or the highly career oriented are unhappy (i.e.: they need to convince themselves to not feel so empty). That's pretty much straight-up bullsh!t stereotypical garbage.

false premise(s) wrote:

This question is fraught with false premises.

First, the question presumes that one needs to be a workaholic in order to be wealthy (upper-middle class). I, for one, am wealthy and work only 40 hours per week, and i earned all my money.

Second, it presumes that workaholics or the highly career oriented are unhappy (i.e.: they need to convince themselves to not feel so empty). That's pretty much straight-up bullsh!t stereotypical garbage.

Let the poors think what they want about you. It helps them feel better.

not even that rich wrote:

false premise(s) wrote:

This question is fraught with false premises.

First, the question presumes that one needs to be a workaholic in order to be wealthy (upper-middle class). I, for one, am wealthy and work only 40 hours per week, and i earned all my money.

Second, it presumes that workaholics or the highly career oriented are unhappy (i.e.: they need to convince themselves to not feel so empty). That's pretty much straight-up bullsh!t stereotypical garbage.

Let the poors think what they want about you. It helps them feel better.

I see what you did there.