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Anyone inspired by this should look into the Giving what we can idea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giving_What_We_Can https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giving_What
by IkmoIkmo 8y ago
Anyone inspired by this should look into the Giving what we can idea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giving_What_We_Can https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giving_What_We_Can
It's far from easy but they propose to give 10% of earnings. A lot of people who intend to give 'once they're rich' end up with lifestyle creep and never end up giving much and ultimately find it very difficult to make large cuts in their spending. Whereas those who grow up with it and only consider 90% of the extra earnings from promotions of their own, do much better.
- psaniko 8y agoThey have a calculator on their website [0] to compare your wealth ranking in the world with and without donating 10%. I believe for many people in IT it barely makes a difference (whereas for the recipients it's oftentimes life-changing). [0] https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/#how-rich-am-i https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/#how-rich-am-i
- AstralStorm 8y agoAnd if you cannot donate money, you might be able to donate time and work if you have spare.