Is some certain lifestyle a waste of money and time ?

[Vishnu.Reang]

When people are lazy, living their life without goal and want to become rich without doing hard work. Such people always use to search short cut like waste their money on lottery tickets even though there is a chance of winning is one in a million. Yet people are ready to waste money on them. And another thing is, this habit of spend in unnecessary things like having expensive dinner at 5 star restaurant, having unlimited drinks, following trends. Always remember one thing, we don't have to suffer for trends or fashion. Try to save your money for your hard time like medical emergency. Today I realize this trends and fashion never help us in emergency.

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[AnonBitCoiner]

Taking alcohol is not good or bad. Everything should be done in moderation. But your friends seems to be overdoing it and I could guess that their lives - personal, career, family, and relationship lives would be affected terribly. It is not good for them.

Bad or good are based on a person's thoughts so I think that everyone has the ability to differentiate between both of them and everyone understands somewhere in life when he destroys everything so remember that as soon as one understand this thing soon he will get rid of all bad activities.

And yes exactly as a person is involved in those activities which his family does not likes so his family in not just financially effected but is also physically effected by such things. I think those who are financially stable are more likely to engaged in such activities because middle class family don't have any amount to do such activities.

[Sterbens]

When we make the decision to settle down and start a family, our family should come first. Regardless of how much money we make, we need to stop spending excessively on our wants and instead start making good plans for them. Going out with our friends occasionally is acceptable, but we should be aware of our boundaries and, to the greatest extent possible, discipline ourselves. Spending our money carelessly is the same as wasting all of our hard work and effort. In the end, we'll feel unfulfilled, which we might come to regret. Spending or making unnecessary purchases must be subordinated to saving and investing. Keeping our eyes forward is important; we shouldn't merely aim for momentary bliss.

Yes, that's true, therefore we must be really mature in making the decision to start a new life with a family. Family is the most important thing under any circumstances, the habit of wasting money by buying things that really aren't necessary must be eliminated, starting a frugal life because there will be many responsibilities that we will face after deciding to have a family. Sad to see people running away from their family responsibilities, and this is not uncommon. Sometimes there are also those who choose to run away and leave their wives and children. This is a lesson, and I always remind myself to always get used to a simple and disciplined life, then start saving every month from part of my salary.

[Peanutswar]

It depends on your capability people are keep having a good time spending their money because they have extra and they keep looking at it as extra money that they can spend a lot of money and unlike other people. see their money as a precious thing so they could have a chance to accumulate as possible for their investment and savings.

But again not all the time it's all about earning, savings and playing safe always treat yourself to get satisfied with your goals achieved.

[Bushdark]

It is through that some certain lifestyle that we live is not really the best for us, this is why we don't need to copy other people's lifestyles or the so called celebrities that might had been having so much influence on us as there fans. Having so much friend too can influence us  both negatively and positively if those groups of friends are always influencing us in a bad way that could would not make us think of investing or doing something that would makwbua to think differently as a human in order to better our life.

 We don't need to live above our pay even though we might be urge to live some certain lifestyle that could affect make us keep spending as if we have everything in place.

[fauzan Ichsan]

It depends on your capability people are keep having a good time spending their money because they have extra and they keep looking at it as extra money that they can spend a lot of money and unlike other people. see their money as a precious thing so they could have a chance to accumulate as possible for their investment and savings.

But again not all the time it's all about earning, savings and playing safe always treat yourself to get satisfied with your goals achieved.

different people's level of happiness. by having a lot of money, maybe they will be facilitated to be able to pamper themselves by fulfilling all their desires, something like that is not wrong, because the way they value themselves after working hard to achieve it, and maybe the amount is not much compared to what it produces. it is wrong if our style is not in accordance with income, so that behind it it becomes a sharp boomerang that will hurt us ourselves. but not a few people who are too rich actually have a simple lifestyle, it all depends on the personality of each person

[xSkylarx]

It depends on your capability people are keep having a good time spending their money because they have extra and they keep looking at it as extra money that they can spend a lot of money and unlike other people. see their money as a precious thing so they could have a chance to accumulate as possible for their investment and savings.

But again not all the time it's all about earning, savings and playing safe always treat yourself to get satisfied with your goals achieved.

different people's level of happiness. by having a lot of money, maybe they will be facilitated to be able to pamper themselves by fulfilling all their desires, something like that is not wrong, because the way they value themselves after working hard to achieve it, and maybe the amount is not much compared to what it produces. it is wrong if our style is not in accordance with income, so that behind it it becomes a sharp boomerang that will hurt us ourselves. but not a few people who are too rich actually have a simple lifestyle, it all depends on the personality of each person

There are also rich people that aren't buying those fancy things, so it really depends on the personality of the person. Others, let's say, will take a loan or do an installment just to buy their wants, but again, this depends, as others will be signs of giving themselves as a gift for the hard work done, like that one. Even I don't buy fancy things, but I do drink occasionally, which is also a lot, but it is just giving myself a relaxing time.

[mm2543363580]

Your lifestyles is totally dependent on your spending habits ans it is not necessary that Rich spends more and poor spends less , some rich people are very cautious spenders rather than that they try to invest their money in some profitable project .
Sometimes poor and average income groups are more carers spenders they waste money on so called fun and drinking which results in loosing everything they had .

[CageMabok]

Your lifestyles is totally dependent on your spending habits ans it is not necessary that Rich spends more and poor spends less , some rich people are very cautious spenders rather than that they try to invest their money in some profitable project .
Sometimes poor and average income groups are more carers spenders they waste money on so called fun and drinking which results in loosing everything they had .

Those who have low incomes or are still on average in life but are wasteful in terms of spending money, it is a sign that they do not have awareness within themselves so they prefer to release their boredom by having fun in just a moment. I think that kind of people will never be successful in their life because they don't see examples of rich people who still make savings when using money for their daily needs.

And people who usually always consider their lifestyle to be more luxurious will also find it difficult to be successful in their life unless the person is able to change their bad habits for the better. For example, like spending on everything excessively without taking into account how much he needs in life, this is a very bad habit that must be changed for the better so that he can think more rationally when shopping.

[bayu7adi]

Those who have low incomes or are still on average in life but are wasteful in terms of spending money, it is a sign that they do not have awareness within themselves so they prefer to release their boredom by having fun in just a moment. I think that kind of people will never be successful in their life because they don't see examples of rich people who still make savings when using money for their daily needs.

When it comes to lifestyle, we all understand that it comes with a price tag. The magnitude of the expenses incurred is commensurate with the prestige obtained. Lifestyle indeed holds significance, as it serves as a reward for one's efforts in earning money. It also contributes to our happiness and enthusiasm in our work.

The level of happiness differs for each individual. Even those who lead modest lives and possess average economic conditions feel a great sense of pride when they can purchase their coveted items with their hard-earned wages, no matter how meager they may be. I never wish to hinder the pursuit of happiness of others, as they deserve to attain it.

In the minds of those with simpler perspectives, it is no worse than a boss who is always driven by greed in their pursuit of money, sacrificing anything in its path. Some are willing to discard their families, friends, and loved ones solely for the sake of money. Ironically, that is profoundly contradictory.

[Fortify]

Here is what happens to my friends and me and I am sure this is a reflection on different financial values and life attitude in general. Well, I don't drink any alchohol while a few friends of mine love drinking very much. They would gather to have dinner/drink almost every day(at least four times a week). I am often invited but due to my no-drinking habit, I usually turn the invitation down. We are all family men but they are a few years older than me. Their children are much older than my kid so probably they don't need their fathers' attention and time. I always put my family first so this is also one of the reasons I don't join them that frequently. Financially, every gathering meal/drinking is not cheap because it involves a lot of drinks and dishes. The average cost of such dinner/drinking is equivalent to 1/5 the average monthly income in the city where we live. So every month, the cost for these "gatherings" consumes all the income that a man can earn for months. This is considered a huge waste of money in many people's eyes cause most people don't earn much. Although I don't drink, occasionally I will treat them and pay the bills for the guesture of friendliness. Do you think my friends' lifestyle is a waste of money and time ? How much do you spend on such gatherings on average ? Please let me know.

It depends what you feel comfortable with really. If they want to drink and eat away their money in a frivolous manner that is up to them. It can be better to enjoy many things when you're younger rather than over saving for retirement when your body aches and you cannot do as many things easily. It's a hard balance to find and it does feel like going out 4 times a week to eat is maybe too much, but it can depend on how much they are earning along with what the generally accepted behavior is where you live. In America it might be much more common to eat out and drink than Europe for example. As long as nobody is getting into financial trouble then just be at peace with what makes you happy.

[Cryptmuster]

And people who usually always consider their lifestyle to be more luxurious will also find it difficult to be successful in their life unless the person is able to change their bad habits for the better. For example, like spending on everything excessively without taking into account how much he needs in life, this is a very bad habit that must be changed for the better so that he can think more rationally when shopping.

You are evaluating this from the point of view of a poor person, or a middle class who needs to save money in order to achieve any goal. But there are people whose incomes are much higher than the incomes that for the average person. Such people can afford much more, they can live in an expensive house and drive an expensive car, take frequent vacations, but still spend less than they earn. Constantly saving is also not a very interesting occupation, especially if in this way you can achieve wealth only in old age...

[Iadegbola34]

Sounds like you and your friends have different approaches to drinking and socializing. While they enjoy frequent gatherings involving alcohol, you choose not to join due to your no-drinking habit and your commitment to prioritize your family. It's true that these gatherings can be quite expensive, consuming a significant portion of their monthly income. Whether it's a waste of money and time is subjective, depending on individual perspectives and priorities. As for how much one typically spends on such gatherings, it varies from person to person. It's ultimately up to you to decide what works best for you and your financial goals.

[axxo]

Here is what happens to my friends and me and I am sure this is a reflection on different financial values and life attitude in general. Well, I don't drink any alchohol while a few friends of mine love drinking very much. They would gather to have dinner/drink almost every day(at least four times a week). I am often invited but due to my no-drinking habit, I usually turn the invitation down. We are all family men but they are a few years older than me. Their children are much older than my kid so probably they don't need their fathers' attention and time. I always put my family first so this is also one of the reasons I don't join them that frequently. Financially, every gathering meal/drinking is not cheap because it involves a lot of drinks and dishes. The average cost of such dinner/drinking is equivalent to 1/5 the average monthly income in the city where we live. So every month, the cost for these "gatherings" consumes all the income that a man can earn for months. This is considered a huge waste of money in many people's eyes cause most people don't earn much. Although I don't drink, occasionally I will treat them and pay the bills for the guesture of friendliness. Do you think my friends' lifestyle is a waste of money and time ? How much do you spend on such gatherings on average ? Please let me know.

Your friends lifestyle is considered to be wasteful because frequent drinking and dining gatherings can be costly and may not provide any meaningful benefits. With that it would affect his daily budget to sustain their daily needs and it would result to loaning of money. What you did is just right to turn down invitations because it would be just additional expenses on your part and you might ruin your budget. And I agree with you that we should think first on the welfare of our family. 

[usekevin]

You are evaluating this from the point of view of a poor person, or a middle class who needs to save money in order to achieve any goal. But there are people whose incomes are much higher than the incomes that for the average person. Such people can afford much more, they can live in an expensive house and drive an expensive car, take frequent vacations, but still spend less than they earn. Constantly saving is also not a very interesting occupation, especially if in this way you can achieve wealth only in old age...

When the people doesn’t have enough money for their monthly expenses,it may look like they doesn’t need to spend on additional expenses like social drinking and party.But this will help to get the contact of big business people,they may help us in starting some new business.The friends from rich families will have an attitude of helping their poor friends.Drinking alone not spoil your money,you should split your income based on the amount of money you received from the income.

[Casdinyard]

Here is what happens to my friends and me and I am sure this is a reflection on different financial values and life attitude in general. Well, I don't drink any alchohol while a few friends of mine love drinking very much. They would gather to have dinner/drink almost every day(at least four times a week). I am often invited but due to my no-drinking habit, I usually turn the invitation down. We are all family men but they are a few years older than me. Their children are much older than my kid so probably they don't need their fathers' attention and time. I always put my family first so this is also one of the reasons I don't join them that frequently. Financially, every gathering meal/drinking is not cheap because it involves a lot of drinks and dishes. The average cost of such dinner/drinking is equivalent to 1/5 the average monthly income in the city where we live. So every month, the cost for these "gatherings" consumes all the income that a man can earn for months. This is considered a huge waste of money in many people's eyes cause most people don't earn much. Although I don't drink, occasionally I will treat them and pay the bills for the guesture of friendliness. Do you think my friends' lifestyle is a waste of money and time ? How much do you spend on such gatherings on average ? Please let me know.

Here's the thing. You can take it practically and suppose that these people are wasting their money away, which is true cause there's no reason why you should spend that much on stuff that wouldn't last you like food and drinks, and they do this on a regular basis too which is weird but whatever. In any case You can also see this as these people trying to enjoy their lives to the fullest. They prolly know that it's impractical, they most likely know that it's stupid too, but they are people who are having fun with each other's company and that alone, at least for me is already worth the money that they are spending. Perhaps it's not your cup of coffee my guy, but we can't shit on other people's way of living just because it's not up to our standards, just as they can't shit on yours cause that is how you want to live your life.

[Furious 7]

You are evaluating this from the point of view of a poor person, or a middle class who needs to save money in order to achieve any goal. But there are people whose incomes are much higher than the incomes that for the average person. Such people can afford much more, they can live in an expensive house and drive an expensive car, take frequent vacations, but still spend less than they earn. Constantly saving is also not a very interesting occupation, especially if in this way you can achieve wealth only in old age...

When the people doesn’t have enough money for their monthly expenses,it may look like they doesn’t need to spend on additional expenses like social drinking and party.But this will help to get the contact of big business people,they may help us in starting some new business.The friends from rich families will have an attitude of helping their poor friends.Drinking alone not spoil your money,you should split your income based on the amount of money you received from the income.

Networking is good but on the other hand not everything can be done like that because there are some conditions where it is also not very useful and it will only be an option.
Looking for relationships is actually a lot of ways that can be done not just having a drink with some relatives or friends who have better conditions.
I think there is no need to force it when it is difficult even though it can still be done but when there are other ways that can be used why use this method.

Our conditions are difficult and don't add to the burden of difficulty for yourself just to build relationships in a way that actually can still be done with others.

[erep]

Networking is good but on the other hand not everything can be done like that because there are some conditions where it is also not very useful and it will only be an option.
Looking for relationships is actually a lot of ways that can be done not just having a drink with some relatives or friends who have better conditions.
I think there is no need to force it when it is difficult even though it can still be done but when there are other ways that can be used why use this method.

Our conditions are difficult and don't add to the burden of difficulty for yourself just to build relationships in a way that actually can still be done with others.

There are various ways to find relationships, although the majority think that we often meet them over coffee because at that time they have the opportunity to talk about important matters, including discussing business and other job opportunities.

Everyone has a different way of approaching their relationship but don't force them to follow their lifestyle, their cost of living is very expensive and the right solution must show your skills that are useful for the job needed then they will recruit you to work for their company.

[dothebeats]

Your lifestyles is totally dependent on your spending habits ans it is not necessary that Rich spends more and poor spends less , some rich people are very cautious spenders rather than that they try to invest their money in some profitable project .
Sometimes poor and average income groups are more carers spenders they waste money on so called fun and drinking which results in loosing everything they had .

I agree, it's honestly more on the mindset. I know a lot of rich people who would rather focus on investing and keeping their money flowing, while there are those average to below average (poor) financial status people who are spending too much that their loans are piling up. Lifestyle is up to the mindset and attitude of an individual.

[Lorence.xD]

Here is what happens to my friends and me and I am sure this is a reflection on different financial values and life attitude in general. Well, I don't drink any alchohol while a few friends of mine love drinking very much. They would gather to have dinner/drink almost every day(at least four times a week). I am often invited but due to my no-drinking habit, I usually turn the invitation down. We are all family men but they are a few years older than me. Their children are much older than my kid so probably they don't need their fathers' attention and time. I always put my family first so this is also one of the reasons I don't join them that frequently. Financially, every gathering meal/drinking is not cheap because it involves a lot of drinks and dishes. The average cost of such dinner/drinking is equivalent to 1/5 the average monthly income in the city where we live. So every month, the cost for these "gatherings" consumes all the income that a man can earn for months. This is considered a huge waste of money in many people's eyes cause most people don't earn much. Although I don't drink, occasionally I will treat them and pay the bills for the guesture of friendliness. Do you think my friends' lifestyle is a waste of money and time ? How much do you spend on such gatherings on average ? Please let me know.

Here's the thing. You can take it practically and suppose that these people are wasting their money away, which is true cause there's no reason why you should spend that much on stuff that wouldn't last you like food and drinks, and they do this on a regular basis too which is weird but whatever. In any case You can also see this as these people trying to enjoy their lives to the fullest. They prolly know that it's impractical, they most likely know that it's stupid too, but they are people who are having fun with each other's company and that alone, at least for me is already worth the money that they are spending. Perhaps it's not your cup of coffee my guy, but we can't shit on other people's way of living just because it's not up to our standards, just as they can't shit on yours cause that is how you want to live your life.

Exactly, there's no need to differentiate people or label them as "impractical" if that's the way of their living. It's like thinking of you're much better or you have more savings than them because you are not spending a lot on random things or pricey foods and coffees. Have you wondered why people could still afford to buy those things whenever they want? This means they afford to buy so why won't they spend their money on things that make them happy. Doesn't that the point of being rich or having enough money to some people? To afford things and enjoy life using their money? Because some lifestyle must be a waste but if you keep comparing yourself to others then why you're not rich and have you enjoyed your life for once?. Just live the way you want if you think that is good for you then go with it. Comparison is the worst in our mind to be honest.