[vbtemp]

> I decided I definitely did NOT like being poor

"Money doesn't buy happiness, but having no money can sure buy a lot of misery." On a related note, it really grinds my gears when I hear well-to-do young adults from middle class families say money doesn't matter when they've never struggled to pay rent or for basic medical care.

[zcid]

As someone who struggles for rent and basic medical care, it really grinds my gears listening to someone's victim mentality.

I struggle right now because of my poor decisions. I am improving my lot in life through consistently good choices. Sure, life happens, but ultimately, I am in control of my own destiny.

[alanfalcon]

Sometimes when advanced medical care comes into the picture then people really aren't in control of their financial destiny (and life for them and anyone who shares financial responsibility with them can be truly miserable). But I agree with the broad point!