April 22nd, 2008
I’ve just realised that I haven’t really communicated my level of excitement about my current role or income in a manner that reflects what my current level of excitement actually is. In fact, I’ve been rather… subdued about the whole thing.
But I’m having trouble keeping my excitement in check, and I need to talk about it.
I’m a Business Analyst - just starting out, admittedly, but I’m a BA. People go through years of university to become a BA, and they don’t earn as much as I currently am.
April 22nd, 2008
I found this great article which talks about money buying happiness.
I often hear people say, “Money can’t buy happiness.” This is a bad argument. It is like saying, “Money can’t buy modesty” or “Money can’t buy wisdom.” Ultimately, these statements are true because modesty, wisdom, and happiness are not purchasable items. So it is true that money can’t buy modesty, but it can buy clothes. Money can’t buy wisdom, but it can buy books and education. Money can’t buy happiness, but it can help you fulfill your life’s needs, bringing you increased happiness. Research has shown that “financially independent people are happier than those in their same income/age cohort who are not financially secure.” (Thomas J. Stanley, William D. Danko, The Millionaire Next Door, (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1996) p. 46)
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