[SoftTalker]

Not everyone wants to live a life "focused on earning more money."

I have a low salary considering my experience in the tech sector. However I have a job that is low stress, has good benefits, and a very low risk of layoff or downsizing.

I don't spend money on a lot of things that other people do. I drive an old car. I have an old phone. My home computer is probably 10 years old. I don't buy expensive clothes. I cook at home, and rarely go to a restaurant or bar. I do not pay for entertainment such as movies, sports, theatre, travel. None of that is interesting to me.

I don't spend time "watching expenses" I just naturally spend very little. When I have extra money, I just save it. The idea that it is there "in case I need it" or ultimately for my kids to inherit is more rewarding to me than anything I might spend it on.

[cryptopian]

I'm in a similar place. The greatest luxury the money bought me was that last year, when my job was made redundant, I knew I had over a year before I had to start worrying financially (I found a new position shortly after my garden leave finished)