Ask HN: Do people splurge when they are unhappy in a high paying job?

5•amichail•1d ago

Maybe it's a coping mechanism for unrewarding but high paying work?

Comments

JojoFatsani•1d ago

Retail therapy exists across the socioeconomic spectrum!

justchad•1d ago

I know I did. I always looked for random things to buy even though I hate owning things.

JohnFen•1d ago

Some do, some don't. I don't think it has much to do with whether or not their job is high-paying, although obviously a wealthier person has a lot more money to waste.

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