I live in the one redlight town with people living below the poverty rate, it might be me but sometimes I'm just embarrassed to drive my car through town, I'm looking all around me and all I see is struggle, maybe it's just me.

 

Giving up some personal time to help the community will help those in need and you get the benefit of feeling good for helping others.

You probably worked hard and sacrifised for what you have so I wouldn't feel bad.

 

Not really. I *started* below the poverty line (child of a single parent, deadbeat dad). Everything I have is result of hard work, perseverance and sound decision making. Nothing was handed to me, and consequently I don't feel in the least guilty about whatever measure of success I've achieved, or the toys that come with it.

 

Thanks guys,we all did work and invest wisely,when I go to Church they seem to pass the plate twice to me lol...

 

Oddly enough, I deal with this almost daily. We all may suffer on hard times. Misfortune doesn't discriminate. All we can do is stack the odds in our favor.

But - while I'm trying to decide when/which Cayenne to purchase next, I have friends/acquaintances that are unemployed and relying on others for food and housing. These are conversations I can't have in some circles.

I'm still trying to find a way to give charitably without those receiving benefits becoming dependent on my awards. I've been burned entirely too many times by some taking my donations (either with time, money or both) as a permanent expectation.

 

I can definitely think of worse problems to have.

 

We are fortunate, no doubt about that.

That being said, I saved up money and paid cash for my C4S. It wasn't a splurge, and it wasn't buying something that I couldn't afford. Lots of people who drive $50K+ pickups have no idea that I paid less for my 996 than they paid for their F-150.

I don't worry about it.

 

Jaspergtr,my favorite is will you loan me,I swear ill pay you bac,you know you have it.lol

 

I use to wrestle in Puerto Rico and the kids would come to the window as we eat and rubbed their bellies begging for food,sorry for posting this I just sometimes struggle with my success and all Ive been blessed with.

 

i do not feel bad at all, i pay my taxes and i work my *** off

 

No. Not at all.

 

I'm at the point where I never loan money to anyone. I either give it, or not. If they return the favor, great. If not, cool.

 

Grab a copy of the book "The Blessed Life". There's a great chapter about the feeling of guilt for what you have / resentful for what you don't have, and the balance between the two which is the goal. Great book man.

 

I agree with most the comments. I started with nothing and now earn $168K a year and work my *** off to earn it. Anyone can lift themselves up with motivation and taking advantage of opportunities when they happen. Yes I drive a modified used Porsche, because most my income goes to 401K, Savings and Investments.

 

Don't feel bad, be appreciative, and if you're so inclined, pay it forward. I've been on both sides of the fence and know how lucky I am to have a nice home and a car that is a thrill to drive. Enjoy what you have. There is no guarantee that your good fortune will last forever.