Did wealth ruined your faith in mankind?

[Yzord]

(at first, my english isn't very well, so i'm sorry for that)

I came from the bottom. My parents were very poor and my main goal in life when my wife told me she wanted kids was that i would give them all they need. At first i didn't wanted kids, because my childhood was very bad. I couldn't give them the future they needed, but my girlfriend (now my wife) was such a hot lady so when she told me her dream was to have kids i had to change my opinion not wanting them.

So the battle started 12 years ago. How could i ever give them what they need? I tried different things, like working of course, but i had no real education, because of my childhood, so that was pretty bad when i saw my paycheck at the end of the month. So i started in investing. First i did stocks/forex, which is pretty boring and not gave me the wealth i needed. So in 2012 i stopped with stocks/forex and invested all what i had in stocks in Bitcoin and later on in other crypto currencies. Now in 2017 i am a millionaire.

When i became a millionaire I was a very happy man of course. My life goal was fulfilled. I created funds for my kids which are going to be released when they will become 18 and me and my wife can do things now which we only could dreamed off a few years back.

On Mothers day i took my mam to the big city and told her that she could buy everything she wanted that day. She is an old lady now with a very small retirement. So I thought she would buy the whole shopping mall. But all my precious mam wanted was a summer jacket and flowers. I had to push her to accept an expensive perfume bottle for mothers day from me. I was shocked, but it also showed me that money isn't everything in life to be happy. It even made me think about give some of my wealth to poor people on holidays where i come, like Thailand (poor farmers which lost their harvest) or Indonesia (orphanages). It gives me a good feeling and it always remembers me to my mam that little things in life can make people happy.

But I am experiencing also very nasty things. Things which i can't handle. When i bought my Rolex's my Breitlings were eating dust, so when my parents in law came yesterday for my birthday i thought "why not give one of my Breitlings to my father in law"? He refused it. I was in shock, but didn't gave much attention to it, because i know he refused it out of humility. He is a good man. But, later on my wife came to me to tell me my mother in law was crying in the kitchen. She cried because she was disappointed in me. She expected i would give them thousands of euro's instead of a freaking watch. This time i was totally in shock. She has enough money to spent every month, because my father in law has a good job and only gives out money for cigarettes and his daily beer. The rest of his money he earns she spent it to shoes, perfume and all other kinds of bullshit. She even took a loan for it a few years back while they really have enough money every month with very low monthly costs like rent for house, insurances and all kinds of stuff. I was really in shock to hear that from my wife and i realized yesterday how cruel this world can be. My mother which was always poor had to chance to buy everything she wanted and only wanted a jacket and some flowers and my mother in law which can afford everything cried because i wanted to give my father in law a Breiling while she expects me to give her 100000 euro.

But its not all. Since i am a millionaire i lost many friends. They don't talk to me anymore. When i send them a message, they don't answer. When i call them, they don't pick up the phone. Also when i'm driving my car, which i of course bought as my dreamcar, many ladies send their interest in me to me. While i am still that ugly guy like before (my wife thinks i'm not, but you get the point). Of course i like the attention of nice ladies, but i don't like the meaning behind it (and of course i would never give up my wife, because she and my kids are the greatest things in life i ever had).

So, today after a night sleep i am still in shock. This world in rotten in many ways. So i was wondering...am i the only one? Did wealth ruined your faith in mankind? I mean, some of you here were born rich, so maybe you can't answer my question after all. But the ones who worked hard for their money...did you experienced some freaky things in life which showed you that money isn't making you happy after all?

I have a lot of respect to my mam. She showed me you can be happy with little things in life also. So i decided today to help out other people who can't afford expensive hospital bills or help poor people. And i know i can't save the world. But at least i can try to make people happy with little things in life they need.

[SearChart]

I don't care much for money as long as I'm healthy and happy and don't live in poverty.

[Tony64]

I've been rich; I've been poor.
I like being rich better.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by Yzord

(at first, my english isn't very well, so i'm sorry for that)

I came from the bottom.

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So, today after a night sleep i am still in shock. This world in rotten in many ways. So i was wondering...am i the only one? Did wealth ruined your faith in mankind? I mean, some of you here were born rich, so maybe you can't answer my question after all. But the ones who worked hard for their money...did you experienced some freaky things in life which showed you that money isn't making you happy after all?

I have a lot of respect to my mam. She showed me you can be happy with little things in life also. So i decided today to help out other people who can't afford expensive hospital bills or help poor people. And i know i can't save the world. But at least i can try to make people happy with little things in life they need.

Nope. Money was never a part of my happiness equation. Having more of it doesn't change anything.

I can say that charity pings a lot higher on my happiness meter than anything I might be able to purchase.

[FTX I]

Are you sure the way you handle your new financial condition isn't the problem? You said three times that you're a millionaire in your OP, so maybe your friends got tired of similar stuff and your mother in law had really high expectations because of that.

[BristolCavendish]

Wow. What a tale of human nature at its worst. It sounds like your side of the family has retained its humble roots while you obviously married into a clan motivated by their greed and self-serving interests. I'd try and distance myself from these kinds of people as they are only going to sicken you to further extremes.

When you have lots of money, it's often best not to reveal it to anyone as you will begin accruing parasites and other undesirables. Tax write-offs aside, it's probably advisable to donate money anonymously (if so inclined) so that you aren't hounded by every 'non-profit organization' on the face of the earth.

Food, shelter, clothing, proper medical care and basic transportation are life essentials. Everything else is 'icing on the cake' and anyone who bleeds others for various luxury items and excursions is no better than a maggot.

[Yzord]

Originally Posted by FTX I

Are you sure the way you handle your new financial condition isn't the problem? You said three times that you're a millionaire in your OP, so maybe your friends got tired of similar stuff and your mother in law had really high expectations because of that.

Please, make your point. What expectations are legit when someone is saying he became a millionaire? That he should spread his wealth now? Whats the difference with saying i am wealthy now?

And yes, maybe i got to exited few months back to say i became a millionaire to friends. Thats the reason to dump me then? I would say "you've done it bro, finally" because they are in investing crypto also.

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by Yzord

Please, make your point. What expectations are legit when someone is saying he became a millionaire? That he should spread his wealth now? Whats the difference with saying i am wealthy now?

And yes, maybe i got to exited few months back to say i became a millionaire to friends. Thats the reason to dump me then? I would say "you've done it bro, finally" because they are in investing crypto also.

Remember - easy come, easy go.

[Yzord]

Originally Posted by Tony64

Remember - easy come, easy go.

That is what old investors (not saying you are one :))say about crypto, simply to fud. Talking about bubble. Because they realize that the young boys from wallstreet are pulling their money from stocks and put it in crypto. Because crypto are the new stocks. High tech blockchain companies don't give out stocks anymore but crypto tokens.

I am in crypto 5 years now and it will be the new wall street. In 20 years everything has been replaced by crypto and blockchains.

[Texasjohn1970]

Originally Posted by Tony64

Remember - easy come, easy go.

Nailed it!

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by Yzord

Please, make your point. What expectations are legit when someone is saying he became a millionaire? That he should spread his wealth now? Whats the difference with saying i am wealthy now?

And yes, maybe i got to exited few months back to say i became a millionaire to friends. Thats the reason to dump me then? I would say "you've done it bro, finally" because they are in investing crypto also.

I don't know, man. It was just a thought. Wish you all the best and I hope you recover your faith in mankind.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Yzord

Please, make your point. What expectations are legit when someone is saying he became a millionaire? That he should spread his wealth now? Whats the difference with saying i am wealthy now?

And yes, maybe i got to exited few months back to say i became a millionaire to friends. Thats the reason to dump me then? I would say "you've done it bro, finally" because they are in investing crypto also.

Why say it at all, it bears no meaning. It's just bragging. And yeah, people probably get jealous and/or expect things from you.

[Yzord]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Why say it at all, it bears no meaning. It's just bragging. And yeah, people probably get jealous and/or expect things from you.

Because we are all in crypto and we all have the same intentions with it. So why can't i say it then? And i even don't have to say it, because they know my portfolio and they know what they are doing.

In my world i share things and thoughts with friends. I thought that is what friends are for.

[locutus49]

An interesting and touching story. My advice would be to NOT flaunt your wealth. Stay humble, and live the life you want to lead. True friends would stick with you. Now you know who your true friends are.

And like another poster said, when your money is in investments like crypto, wealth can come and go very quickly. Be prepared.

[Headshrinker]

Originally Posted by locutus49

An interesting and touching story. My advice would be to NOT flaunt your wealth. Stay humble, and live the life you want to lead. True friends would stick with you. Now you know who your true friends are.

And like another poster said, when your money is in investments like crypto, wealth can come and go very quickly. Be prepared.

Locutus49 is a very wise man. Stay humble, and be true to yourself.

[brandrea]

I learned along time ago that there are a few things you just don't need to talk about openly with friends or strangers .... One of them if your wealth.

[Wesley Crusher]

I'm not wealthy so I wouldn't know.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I'm not wealthy so I wouldn't know.

and wealth is all relative isn't it

[august1410]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I'm not wealthy so I wouldn't know.

I'm right there with you.

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I'm not wealthy so I wouldn't know.

Originally Posted by august1410

I'm right there with you.

Maybe we three could start a club?

[Jocke]

I'm a millionaire too, but in bills.

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Maybe we three could start a club?

Can you take me with you?

[august1410]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Maybe we three could start a club?

Originally Posted by Jocke

Can you take me with you?

[Canefan1]

Originally Posted by Jocke

Can you take me with you?

[Moggo]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Maybe we three could start a club?

I'm in!

'I started off with nothing and I still have most of it left', Seasick Steve lyric I think.


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[daveathall]

Originally Posted by Moggo

I'm in!

'I started off with nothing and I still have most of it left', Seasick Steve lyric I think.

Yes, the name of one of his albums.

[artschool]

sounds like a typical mother in law.

[faldoc]

Money doesn't buy happiness but poverty sucks.

The greatest wealth is health.

Give to good works, not to your guilt.

Enjoy your money since you leave the earth without it anyway.

[Dr.Brian]

Originally Posted by faldoc

Money doesn't buy happiness but poverty sucks.

The greatest wealth is health.

Give to good works, not to your guilt.

Enjoy your money since you leave the earth without it anyway.

This is the lesson for you. That and don't tell people how much you have. They'll just be jealous and it will cause problems. I live in a wealthy suburb where keeping up with the Joneses is a master class in conspicuous consumption. I work hard, so does my wife, who is also a professional, I know we have more than most of them, but we don't have the newest M5 or Range Rover, LV bags for every day of the month, etc. I don't have to prove to them that I made it, I already know that I made it and wether they know or not is irrelevant to me. I've said before that I don't have to keep up with the Joneses, they need to keep up with me. But by the time they figure that out, I'll already be in my retirement cottage in Nice or Coronado. It would be fun to have a new 911, etc. but I'd rather retire at 62 and live the dream they'll never likely be able to afford.
Good luck.

[rudestew]

No i still wear the watch i saved for so that i'm on time for the tube-work-lunch-gym so that i can save for another watch so that I'm ............ :-)