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>>Then what's in it for me, rich person (In the hundreds of thousands of savings at 35, starting from $500 at 22), to give back or be kind? I've done my fair s

>>Then what's in it for me, rich person (In the hundreds of thousands of savings at 35, starting from $500 at 22), to give back or be kind? I've done my fair share of charity and volunteer work, both locally and internationally. Let me give you a piece of advice... True kindness and generosity come from the heart. The positive effect you have on those you help should be the only thing that factors into your sense of fulfillment. If you are giving back and being kind to people with the mindset of "what is in it for me" then you will always feel dissatisfied and unfulfilled regardless of how others view and treat you, because in your mind it won't be "worth it." So yeah, if you're doing charity work to boost your social status or to deflect criticisms about your wealth or upbringing, you're missing the point.

ahartman00 10y ago
"If you are giving back and being kind to people with the mindset of "what is in it for me" then you will always feel dissatisfied and unfulfilled " Very true, but i think you misread his original comment(great grandparent of yours). Here is a quote: "I never expected a "thank you". But a little consideration and respect from the leftists would do." Based on the original comment, I dont think he is doing charity for the praise, I think he just doesnt like the automatic assumption of being an asshole. Making friends is much harder when people make that presumption. It is frustrating when people you've never met before criticize you, and they are completely wrong. But you can change their mind, because you are a rich person, and they all lie. I agree that you shouldnt do good just for social status, but it would be nice if you werent ostracized by people who have the same ideals as you.