Dugette
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- Joined
- Dec 26, 2009
I agree - I think it all comes back to balance and priorities. Accountants as a group tend to be fairly financially conservative - I know I am more of a "risk-taker" than many people I know (probably goes back to being a film/TV production major instead of accounting ). But, at the same time, it doesn't make sense to just hoard everything with no specific purpose. I think there needs to be a balance of being responsible and saving for the future, but also enjoying life today, since that future is never guaranteed. I'm pretty comfortable with the balance we have - savings are on track for other priorities, so I'm okay spending reasonable amounts on travel.The worst part about SIL is they make SO much money, but never spend it to do anything. I mean, I know you're an accountant and all but seriously she takes it to the extreme. What's the point of living if you just sock away all your money? Who cares in the end? I'd much rather LIVE, see the world, and experience things, and instill that in Aria & Maya, than have a giant savings account and no life experiences. Anyway, I'll get off my high horse now...
Which gets to the other part: priorities. Obviously, travel is important to us (and most on this board), so in our case, we allocate decent amounts to that and don't really spend much in other budget categories that are not priorities (since we probably don't make near what your SIL does and HAVE to prioritize). However, not everyone wants to travel. One of my co-workers has zero interest in travel - he just doesn't get why people would want to go see other places. Me and my other co-worker that were talking with him couldn't relate - travel is important to us. But, this non-travel co-worker loves the stock market and investing - so, he's much more like your SIL with all of his money socked away. But that's his priority and - dare I say? - fun/hobby. To each their own, I guess. I don't really get how he can feel that way, but one less person to get in my way at Disney, I guess.