$60K a year can make you happy
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http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/02/11/ted.big.ideas/index.html?hpt=C2[^] $60K a year can make you happy Psychologist and Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman says millions of dollars won't buy you happiness, but a job that pays $60,000 a year might help. Happiness levels increase up to the $60K mark, but "above that it's a flat line," he said. "Money does not buy you experiential happiness but lack of money certainly buys you misery," he said. But the real trick, Kahneman said, is to spend time with people you like. And Bill Gates is so miserable with all his billions. ;P
I know the language. I've read a book. - _Madmatt
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http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/02/11/ted.big.ideas/index.html?hpt=C2[^] $60K a year can make you happy Psychologist and Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman says millions of dollars won't buy you happiness, but a job that pays $60,000 a year might help. Happiness levels increase up to the $60K mark, but "above that it's a flat line," he said. "Money does not buy you experiential happiness but lack of money certainly buys you misery," he said. But the real trick, Kahneman said, is to spend time with people you like. And Bill Gates is so miserable with all his billions. ;P
I know the language. I've read a book. - _Madmatt
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http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/02/11/ted.big.ideas/index.html?hpt=C2[^] $60K a year can make you happy Psychologist and Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman says millions of dollars won't buy you happiness, but a job that pays $60,000 a year might help. Happiness levels increase up to the $60K mark, but "above that it's a flat line," he said. "Money does not buy you experiential happiness but lack of money certainly buys you misery," he said. But the real trick, Kahneman said, is to spend time with people you like. And Bill Gates is so miserable with all his billions. ;P
I know the language. I've read a book. - _Madmatt
I'd be willing to bet that Kahneman wasn't happy at $60K.
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http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/02/11/ted.big.ideas/index.html?hpt=C2[^] $60K a year can make you happy Psychologist and Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman says millions of dollars won't buy you happiness, but a job that pays $60,000 a year might help. Happiness levels increase up to the $60K mark, but "above that it's a flat line," he said. "Money does not buy you experiential happiness but lack of money certainly buys you misery," he said. But the real trick, Kahneman said, is to spend time with people you like. And Bill Gates is so miserable with all his billions. ;P
I know the language. I've read a book. - _Madmatt
"Anybody who tells you money is the root of all evil, doesn't ****ing have any. They tell you money doesn't buy happiness? Look at the ****ing smile on my face! Ear to ear, baby!" -- Jim Young (Unfortunately played by Ben Affleck), Boiler Room (KSSified, of course)
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http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/02/11/ted.big.ideas/index.html?hpt=C2[^] $60K a year can make you happy Psychologist and Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman says millions of dollars won't buy you happiness, but a job that pays $60,000 a year might help. Happiness levels increase up to the $60K mark, but "above that it's a flat line," he said. "Money does not buy you experiential happiness but lack of money certainly buys you misery," he said. But the real trick, Kahneman said, is to spend time with people you like. And Bill Gates is so miserable with all his billions. ;P
I know the language. I've read a book. - _Madmatt
I have found that taking a summer off also leads to happiness.
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http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/02/11/ted.big.ideas/index.html?hpt=C2[^] $60K a year can make you happy Psychologist and Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman says millions of dollars won't buy you happiness, but a job that pays $60,000 a year might help. Happiness levels increase up to the $60K mark, but "above that it's a flat line," he said. "Money does not buy you experiential happiness but lack of money certainly buys you misery," he said. But the real trick, Kahneman said, is to spend time with people you like. And Bill Gates is so miserable with all his billions. ;P
I know the language. I've read a book. - _Madmatt
Mark Nischalke wrote:
millions of dollars won't buy you happiness
I would really like to volunteer to be a test subject. Give me millions of dollars and then ask me how happy I am.....
Why is common sense not common? Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level where they are an expert. Sometimes it takes a lot of work to be lazy Individuality is fine, as long as we do it together - F. Burns Help humanity, join the CodeProject grid computing team here
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I have found that taking a summer off also leads to happiness.
Need custom software developed? I do custom programming based primarily on MS tools with an emphasis on C# development and consulting. A man said to the universe: "Sir I exist!" "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation." --Stephen Crane
summer, fall, working on winter right now. still happy!
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Mark Nischalke wrote:
millions of dollars won't buy you happiness
I would really like to volunteer to be a test subject. Give me millions of dollars and then ask me how happy I am.....
Why is common sense not common? Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level where they are an expert. Sometimes it takes a lot of work to be lazy Individuality is fine, as long as we do it together - F. Burns Help humanity, join the CodeProject grid computing team here
I'll volunteer too. Give me $60k I'll tell you how much happier it makes me. Then next year I'll happily accept $70k and tell you how much happier I am.
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Mark Nischalke wrote:
millions of dollars won't buy you happiness
I would really like to volunteer to be a test subject. Give me millions of dollars and then ask me how happy I am.....
Why is common sense not common? Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level where they are an expert. Sometimes it takes a lot of work to be lazy Individuality is fine, as long as we do it together - F. Burns Help humanity, join the CodeProject grid computing team here
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http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/02/11/ted.big.ideas/index.html?hpt=C2[^] $60K a year can make you happy Psychologist and Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman says millions of dollars won't buy you happiness, but a job that pays $60,000 a year might help. Happiness levels increase up to the $60K mark, but "above that it's a flat line," he said. "Money does not buy you experiential happiness but lack of money certainly buys you misery," he said. But the real trick, Kahneman said, is to spend time with people you like. And Bill Gates is so miserable with all his billions. ;P
I know the language. I've read a book. - _Madmatt
I've always accepted that money is not the key to happiness... but with enough money, you certainly can get the key made! :-D
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Ray Cassick wrote:
I agree there
Oh sure... everyone jump on the Wes gravy train.... :laugh:
Why is common sense not common? Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level where they are an expert. Sometimes it takes a lot of work to be lazy Individuality is fine, as long as we do it together - F. Burns Help humanity, join the CodeProject grid computing team here
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http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/02/11/ted.big.ideas/index.html?hpt=C2[^] $60K a year can make you happy Psychologist and Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman says millions of dollars won't buy you happiness, but a job that pays $60,000 a year might help. Happiness levels increase up to the $60K mark, but "above that it's a flat line," he said. "Money does not buy you experiential happiness but lack of money certainly buys you misery," he said. But the real trick, Kahneman said, is to spend time with people you like. And Bill Gates is so miserable with all his billions. ;P
I know the language. I've read a book. - _Madmatt
Mark Nischalke wrote:
$60K a year can make you happy
I wonder what century that survey was done in? Try living in NYC on $60K/yr. The homeless people probably make $60K/yr!!! Marc
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Ray Cassick wrote:
I agree there
Oh sure... everyone jump on the Wes gravy train.... :laugh:
Why is common sense not common? Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level where they are an expert. Sometimes it takes a lot of work to be lazy Individuality is fine, as long as we do it together - F. Burns Help humanity, join the CodeProject grid computing team here
You can't keep this to yourself, all aboard the gravy train I say!
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You can't keep this to yourself, all aboard the gravy train I say!
Dang it!
Why is common sense not common? Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level where they are an expert. Sometimes it takes a lot of work to be lazy Individuality is fine, as long as we do it together - F. Burns Help humanity, join the CodeProject grid computing team here
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http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/02/11/ted.big.ideas/index.html?hpt=C2[^] $60K a year can make you happy Psychologist and Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman says millions of dollars won't buy you happiness, but a job that pays $60,000 a year might help. Happiness levels increase up to the $60K mark, but "above that it's a flat line," he said. "Money does not buy you experiential happiness but lack of money certainly buys you misery," he said. But the real trick, Kahneman said, is to spend time with people you like. And Bill Gates is so miserable with all his billions. ;P
I know the language. I've read a book. - _Madmatt
I think this data is taking into account that people are working to earn the $60k a year vs $100k a year not winning the lotto and sitting on the couch watching cartoons! :) I can honestly say that when I was making significantly less money than I make now life was easier and much less stressful. Happier ... maybe I was single back then! ;) i once had a friend/boss drop this wisdom bomb on me years ago (when I was transitioning from a $6.00 an hour job to a $35 an hour job). He said "You rise to the level of your income and once you reach a certain plateau you can never go back." It's true back in the day I was more than satisfied with my $14k a year job. As long as I had a box of pasta a six pack of beer and a new set of guitar strings every month I was happy. That $35 an hour job allowed me to buy a new car and eventually a house. Which in turn meant a car payment and a mortgage. So I could not return to my former job because I had to pay my bills.
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http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/02/11/ted.big.ideas/index.html?hpt=C2[^] $60K a year can make you happy Psychologist and Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman says millions of dollars won't buy you happiness, but a job that pays $60,000 a year might help. Happiness levels increase up to the $60K mark, but "above that it's a flat line," he said. "Money does not buy you experiential happiness but lack of money certainly buys you misery," he said. But the real trick, Kahneman said, is to spend time with people you like. And Bill Gates is so miserable with all his billions. ;P
I know the language. I've read a book. - _Madmatt
Maybe he was talking about disposable income. So, get all your bills paid in addition to $60K and you're happy. I know I'd be much happier with $80K right about now (if I were in San Fran, though, that target would probably be $100K).
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http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/02/11/ted.big.ideas/index.html?hpt=C2[^] $60K a year can make you happy Psychologist and Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman says millions of dollars won't buy you happiness, but a job that pays $60,000 a year might help. Happiness levels increase up to the $60K mark, but "above that it's a flat line," he said. "Money does not buy you experiential happiness but lack of money certainly buys you misery," he said. But the real trick, Kahneman said, is to spend time with people you like. And Bill Gates is so miserable with all his billions. ;P
I know the language. I've read a book. - _Madmatt
I could be happy with $60K/year ... But since I have to share it with my wife (and Uncle Sam), that's not an option. And believe me, if she isn't happy, she'll make d*mned sure no one else is, especially me!
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Mark Nischalke wrote:
$60K a year can make you happy
I wonder what century that survey was done in? Try living in NYC on $60K/yr. The homeless people probably make $60K/yr!!! Marc
Yet recruiters advertise some of the lowest rates in the nation right there in NYC. As if someone actually wants to live their for the privilege. I live in South Florida and I could maintain a healthy life-style on 60k a year. However ... I like toys.
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http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/02/11/ted.big.ideas/index.html?hpt=C2[^] $60K a year can make you happy Psychologist and Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman says millions of dollars won't buy you happiness, but a job that pays $60,000 a year might help. Happiness levels increase up to the $60K mark, but "above that it's a flat line," he said. "Money does not buy you experiential happiness but lack of money certainly buys you misery," he said. But the real trick, Kahneman said, is to spend time with people you like. And Bill Gates is so miserable with all his billions. ;P
I know the language. I've read a book. - _Madmatt
There's a typo in that article, I think that needs to read $60k/yr per person.
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I think this data is taking into account that people are working to earn the $60k a year vs $100k a year not winning the lotto and sitting on the couch watching cartoons! :) I can honestly say that when I was making significantly less money than I make now life was easier and much less stressful. Happier ... maybe I was single back then! ;) i once had a friend/boss drop this wisdom bomb on me years ago (when I was transitioning from a $6.00 an hour job to a $35 an hour job). He said "You rise to the level of your income and once you reach a certain plateau you can never go back." It's true back in the day I was more than satisfied with my $14k a year job. As long as I had a box of pasta a six pack of beer and a new set of guitar strings every month I was happy. That $35 an hour job allowed me to buy a new car and eventually a house. Which in turn meant a car payment and a mortgage. So I could not return to my former job because I had to pay my bills.
Joe Simes wrote:
$6.00 an hour job to a $35 an hour job
Nice leap.
Joe Simes wrote:
So I could not return to my former job because I had to pay my bills.
So true. We decide we have the monetary momentum to upgrade things, and that really just means we are locking ourselves into further debt and reducing our options. And now that I have a car, for example, I surely don't want to get rid of it... I'm addicted to my lifestyle.