who is better off?

Question

poor people that become rich or rich people born rich?

Answer 1

poor people that become rich because they don't take it for granted as much. I personally know several multi-millionaires and the ones that came by it through their own boot-strap efforts don't take it for granted like the ones that had it handed to them on a silver platter.

Answer 2

i think the poor people who become rich because they had to work for their money it wasn't just given to them on a silver platter. they know the worth of a dollar and they know what a day of hard work is. so i say the poor people who become rich are better off.

Answer 3

Your question is too general in the sense that it all depends on the person. A rich person can learn humility when they become poor and a poor person can still remain humble when they become rich.

Answer 4

Definately poor people who become rich, because they've been to the bottom, and they've worked their way up.. they would be more appreciative of their wealth and would most likely use it to benefit others who are in the same upbringing as themselves....

Answer 5

Inherited wealth is scary because it can always be lost. Earned wealth is less scary because the earner knows how to earn it! They did it once, so if they lose it, they can do it again.

Fear is the price the wealthy (from inheritance) pay. This fear will not be nearly as strong in the actual earners of wealth.

Thanks for an interesting question!

Answer 6

Who do you believe would be better to live under; you are asking me to assume something for a persons character on material wealth alone, and character has something to do with quality for life experience. The Judgment is negative, the Will is positive and when you have bad judgment and no Will for others, could you be any worse.

Answer 7

Neither, because being rich is not better off for anyone :)

Answer 8

the first because they know what it is like to be poor

Answer 9

they are equal as they are both rich - neither are "better off."