The Bad Side to Be Rich

The new money brings change, sometimes for the better, but sometimes it could be worse. (Thinkstock)

Unless you are already rich from birth, at one time in life, you've probably dreamed of becoming rich.



You know: the very rich, win the lottery, with the shadow of the lifestyle of the rich and famous, palace with neatly trimmed lawns and a huge swimming pool, a private island, expensive sports cars, private jets, and a big pile of money to do whatever you want.

What happens to the small percentage of people that dream come true?

We have proposed to the question-and-answer site Quora for advice whether it be richer pointless. The new money brings change, sometimes for the better, but sometimes it could be worse.

Carol Philo witnessed his parents were very poor became a millionaire when they -which printing company run out of empty bedrooms in the house them- growing rapidly. With the advantage, appeared obsession to become more and more.

"My mother was addicted to money ... It's never enough," said Philo and family relations for several years finally cracked. "Looking around the choice, I would say it is pointless to be comfortable. Being rich is not."

Murat Morrison agreed.

He produces menthol when selling the company truck late 1990. One of the things he learned will be attached to hold forever, that confession.

"Money to buy comfort," he said. "Comfort is not excitement or satisfaction. I feel empty like a barrel in a few years later. It's good to be comfortable, but it is more satisfying to be happy."

Prosperity also tend to show 'color' actual person. "In general, it makes it more than they already have," he said.

"If you are b ...... (bastard), gets more money will make you more b ...... (bitch). But if you have a meaning and purpose in life beyond the mere pursuit of carrot gold, money can give you the freedom to focus on things that are really important to you. "

For Stu Sjouweman, the goal was to keep going. "I work hard for 15 years and sold my software company. Can be eight points and I retired to ... for five days. You must have TOYS TO PLAY WITH, "he wrote. "I am starting a new company and immediately felt much happier."

The bad side spread to friendship?

The downside of being rich can be greater than kindness.

"The first day you think after reading that statement is 'I've been through worse'. You should not complain about anything else, if you are rich, "wrote one respondent.

The rich have fewer limitations to have something. (Thinkstock)

"Because a lot of people think being rich is paradise, you may no longer be humanity or frustration in public. Keep your humanity, but many people do not treat you like a human being. "
Another bad side stretching into new parameters, with friends and family.

"Most people now want something from you, and will be hard pressed to get an idea of ​​whether someone is nice to you because they like you or good for your money," an unnamed respondent continued. "If you are not married, good luck to find (and / or always have doubts) about your glance whether your spouse or your money."

Obviously the money still bring joy or happiness. Although there is a downside, there are still many advantages of having money, said most respondents.

"Being rich is better than not rich, but not as good as you might think," said one respondent who was not named, who reportedly received US$ 15 million after selling a technology company.

"First, one of the real thing from becoming rich is you do not need to be too concerned anymore about money. There are some expenses that you are still not able (and you would expect afford), but most of the expenditure can be met without any thought to the cost. It is obviously better, no doubt. "

And Christopher Angus, who said earn money by selling four small technology company said, "I would rather have money than not, at least for seven years as the person who had the money I could have the freedom and the experience that many people will not see it throughout his life. "

"For example, in one year I vacation 25 times and at one time I spent US$ 20,000 in a single night of the week," said Angus.

Higher expectation

Increased prosperity also determine the return of hope.

"Everything is relative ... The first month you drive Audi, or a meal at a fancy restaurant, and you really enjoy it," said one respondent.

"But then you become familiar with it. And you are looking for a new, higher level. And the problem is you have to redefine expectations, so all below the level that does not give pleasure again. "

Angus, who claims to have more money than he wanted to do since her mid-20s, said boredom comes quickly.

"I found having a lot of money that approach all material objects or symbols can be achieved status turns to release pleasure and desire for the things I wanted but I was not able to before I succeeded. One Porsche and all things are never enough, and during the next three years I bought five Porsche and other super car, "said Angus.

Although there is a downside, there is the advantage of having a lot of money, said the majority of respondents. (Thinkstock)

"I became addicted to buying these symbols to attract attention and make people want to spend time with me because of the stuff I had and because of that I can give to them."

Feelings of alienation

Another successful -with an estimated fortune of US$ 20 million to say wealth becomes a real burden.

"I became big in the mid-30s," said the businessman who did not give his name. "I want to be rich and I achieve it. But I feel may not be useful, a slow path to prosperity may be healthier for my career and for my life in general."

The conclusion?

"It is impossible to release the money," a technology entrepreneur writes. "Being rich may not be worth. But once you are there, you want to be there forever. " (Source by BBC)