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I am quite honestly sick of articles like this. The original title is: "Here’s How Much Money You Need for Bankers to Think You’re Rich" First of all: who gi

I am quite honestly sick of articles like this. The original title is: "Here’s How Much Money You Need for Bankers to Think You’re Rich" First of all: who gives a damn what Bankers think about anyone? I entered the labor market around 2007 and since the meltdown not much of the general "Bankers Mindset" has changed. Living in London for 2 years it was quite painful listening to some young bankers on parties or other occasions. Their second question usually starts with something indicating your income. 80/20 principle applies but "character shallowness" was a widely spread phenomenon. SV or the tech scene in general should be more forward thinking and measure a persons stance in society by "how many people does your work effectively help" with "monetary net worth" purely as the result of your actual "value added for society".

ryanwaggoner 8y ago
Finance does seem to have some intractable cultural problems, but I don't think it's unreasonable for asset managers to require a certain level of net worth before they can give you personalized attention. Granted, this article is written not for the wealthy or the bankers, but as fantasy material for the huddled masses :)
pmlnr 8y ago
We need fundamental changes in the generic message that "value added for society" is better for you, for everyone. Wealth is passing, wealth is relative; once your real, true needs (not the ones you think you need) are covered, we, indeed, should be focusing on moving humanity ahead, and not on personal hoarding. When my wifes replies to questions like what is your dream house like? as a tiny, self-sustaning house, so I don't have to do housework, she regularly meets confused looks, because "but what about space and and large space and...". Focus on what you really need, not on what society tells you to believe.

ryanwaggoner 8y ago

Finance does seem to have some intractable cultural problems, but I don't think it's unreasonable for asset managers to require a certain level of net worth before they can give you personalized attention. Granted, this article is written not for the wealthy or the bankers, but as fantasy material for the huddled masses :)

pmlnr 8y ago

We need fundamental changes in the generic message that "value added for society" is better for you, for everyone. Wealth is passing, wealth is relative; once your real, true needs (not the ones you think you need) are covered, we, indeed, should be focusing on moving humanity ahead, and not on personal hoarding. When my wifes replies to questions like what is your dream house like? as a tiny, self-sustaning house, so I don't have to do housework, she regularly meets confused looks, because "but what about space and and large space and...". Focus on what you really need, not on what society tells you to believe.