If you were suddenly unable to meet your basic needs, and either had to go into debt to buy food or rely on public assistance, would you be likely to be more or less happy than you are now?
A follow-up from my last question, since people seem to want to view the money vs happiness question from their current standing- i.e. additive instead of subtractive. Clearly, those that are currently living a lavish lifestyle would have a less effusively positive result to being handed a million bucks than a single mom raising 3 kids on a Wal-mart salary. For those that fit into the first category, imagine someone replacing your annual Meditteranean wine country tour with a couple extra shifts at I-Hop.
2007-01-16 04:42:48 · 11 answers · asked by kena2mi 4 in Social Science ➔ Economics
People who say that "money doesn't buy happiness" fall into two groups:
1) People who have always had money
2) Poor people who try to make themselves feel better.
2007-01-16 07:07:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe an accumulation of money can come with many unforeseeable headaches, the type I've opted to live without. I would not be happy having the money the Trumps or Hilton's have because I feel there is a huge responsibility that comes with it. I also thrive on living anonymously and privately. Money would make that practically impossible. I have a hard enough time trusting people as it is. Money would drive me insane with doubt with those around me claiming to truly care for me and not my cash worth.
2007-01-16 04:54:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I want to be more happy and I think more money will do that for me. I am being totally honest and if I had no other choice I would get on public assistance, until I find something better out there.
2007-01-16 05:25:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to make enough money to pay your bills and debts. If you can't do that, you're not a complete person. You have to rely on others which is not too good.
2007-01-16 04:48:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, i would definetly be stressed out and worried if I couldnt meet the basic needs so i would be less happy. I think if i had more money i would definetly be happier.
2007-01-16 04:49:03 · answer #5 · answered by sea_sher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes less money would make me less happy lol
2007-01-16 04:46:47 · answer #6 · answered by NM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mo money, mo problems.
But I love the problems I have.
2007-01-16 04:47:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course i'll be less happy if i cannot meet my basic needs
2007-01-16 04:50:30 · answer #8 · answered by vaidehi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes----but time is the more important than money.You can always make more money,you can't make more time.
2007-01-16 04:59:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as i can pay my bills im alright
2007-01-16 05:14:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋