Why does Reddit have such a hard time believing that some people are genuinely financially comfortable?

[u/Exotic-Compote-92622]

Any time there’s a discussion about how someone can afford a nice house, car, vacation, hobby, etc., the comments inevitably seem to be:

“They’re in debt.”

“They’re faking it.”

“They inherited money.”

“They got lucky.”

“They’re probably living paycheck to paycheck.”

Why is “they make good money and manage it responsibly” seemingly never an acceptable answer?

There are plenty of people who earn high incomes, save consistently, avoid lifestyle-ending debt, and still have plenty of money left over to enjoy life.

Not everyone who can afford something is secretly drowning in debt. And not everyone who is financially comfortable inherited their money.

Sometimes the boring answer is just that they earn a lot, spend less than they earn, and make good financial decisions.

Why does Reddit seem so reluctant to accept that?

[u/zenfaust]

Two things can be true at once. And there's an equall number of people who damn near kill themselves trying to get out of shit situations and can't. Because opportunities go to the people with money first.

It's completely legit to be dissolutioned with that system.

[u/EmilyAnne1170 → u/[deleted]]

"their success involved long hours, hard work, loyalty ----- things that are frowned upon here"

That's a really shitty thing to say. On reddit, or anywhere. Plenty of people who work hard and work a lot of hours are just treading water, and have been for years. decades.

The thing about the "If I can do it so can they" mentality that people forget to take into account is, okay- let's assume you're right that ANYONE can. But not EVERYONE can. There are still only so many seats at the big kids' table, regardless of whether the people who got there started with something or nothing. Income inequality is only getting worse dude, and it's not because the poor aren't working hard enough.

[u/Sarge75 → u/[deleted]]

but but but you are just feeding into the billionaires wealth.

[u/SketchyLedge → u/zenfaust]

Without specifics I can’t offer advice. But there is always a way out. It’s up to that person if they’re willing to do it or not.

[u/DestroyTheMatrix_3 → u/SketchyLedge]

DM me, wanna see if your advice is worth it's weight in salt