You're right and I'm (to a point) aware that my values are a weird pastiche of an imagined working class. Before I turned 25 all I did was while away the day pe

You're right and I'm (to a point) aware that my values are a weird pastiche of an imagined working class. Before I turned 25 all I did was while away the day peacefully, now I don't feel ok if I'm not productive in some very immediate way like painting a door. I won't pretend that's not silly. What I hope to convey is that luxury is a trap if you're not already independently wealthy. And if you are financially free, you can still be sucked back into wage-slavery by wanting too much stuff. And even if you transcend that level of wealth, you can still find more fulfilment by spending your money on things that improve someone else's situation. Stop being fleeced by people exploiting your psychology for their enrichment. It makes me feel better to buy a burrito from a family restaurant than a Hermès bag. Could we status-signal in that direction? Will it make a difference?