Quality of life is not just about amount of money you earn. It's about your status in society. You can make a ton of money feel low status (ex. oppressed minor

Quality of life is not just about amount of money you earn. It's about your status in society. You can make a ton of money feel low status (ex. oppressed minorities) and your life wouldn't be very good You can make very little money and feel very high status (ex. a village elder) and your life would be amazing. In America, the upper class have a ton of money and medium status - the poor hates them and it's generally considered impolite to show off your wealth. The lower class have no money and no status. No one really feels that secure