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>I think that pursuit of status is a rational way to increase security. I agree, I would recommend increasing security as the priority, not status. Status does
by Clubber 4y ago
>I think that pursuit of status is a rational way to increase security.
I agree, I would recommend increasing security as the priority, not status. Status doesn't pay the bills necessarily when the recessions hit, security does. If you can get security without status, that's better than status without security.
- tqi 4y agoAgree, and the best security is obviously money. But to me, status means warm intros for new business opportunities, or that your resume will reliably get past the recruiter screening stage. Stuff that can help you maintain or rebuild security.
- apsurd 4y agobest security is not obviously money. i wouldnt know of course, but there's a good scene that covers this in the first(ish) season of House of Cards: Kevin Spaceys character laments about otherwise excellent talent shortsightedly chasing the $$$ of the private sector jobs rather than strategically climbing the ladder of Capital Hill. All this to say, his point is broadly that influence and power can always find a way to money, money doesn't necessarily flow the other way through, not in every situation etc.
- throwawaysleep 4y agoFrank obtains power, not security.
- hoseja 4y agoWhat is the difference.
- michaelt 4y agoThe world of House of Cards is one in which each politician is constantly surrounded by people - even among their allies - who want to stab them in the back to take their job or remove them as a threat. And they'll happily use any dirty tricks, betrayal or even murder to accomplish it. Doesn't sound very secure to me.
- actionfromafar 4y agoThere's a lot of competition at the top of power structures.
- tqi 4y agoHm it sounds like what you are saying is that power is a more reliable way to get money, but money is still ultimately the goal?
- baxtr 4y agoWhat’s “security”? Money in the bank?
- speakfreely 4y agoI would define financial security as the ability to pay for your desired lifestyle with minimal perceived risk. Some risk always exists, but it's your perception of it that either puts you at ease or stresses you out. Until a year or so ago, a cushy career at Facebook seemed like a pretty sure thing and the opposite of risky. To others, any single source of income is a massive risk.
- baxtr 4y agoThanks. I have to admit it makes sense. But I'm having a hard time making it concrete like "money in the bank". Could you give an example?
- MikeDelta 4y agoOwning a house, for instance. Having a solid job or a good resume so you can always find a job if you don't like your first, or own your own business that does well so you cannot lose your job and can live freely. Connections so that your business (or job quest) has a good chance of getting good results. A good income stream so you don't run out of money. A lot of it is centered around money, such is our society. A lot of things are fleeting, so it is important to also live in a country where the government won't take everything away from you because they don't like your opinion, or living in a country where war is less likely. (There are ways to mitigate these risks).