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[QUOTE="billsin01, post: 2659110, member: 837"]
I think the point is less that it's not good money -- it's phenomenal money and if managed correctly, it's an incredible nest egg. And, by the way, if a kid wants to go, then go. I think we can all agree that ultimately it's not our call and you can't necessarily hammer someone for chasing a dream.

But, and this is a big thing that I think a lot of people miss, most of us aren't anywhere near as smart with our money as CusefanATL appears to be. And when you've got a ton of money, especially as a young guy literally surrounded by millionaires, there is a tendency to spend that money indiscriminately. I'm intentionally not saying irresponsibly b/c whatever, he's making a ton and has few if any of the pressures that most of us have with kids, wife, college savings, etc. at this point.

I see this even as a 'responsible' adult and parent since I live in a fairly affluent area (not my neighborhood, which is just sort of middle class, but the DC area in general). You often find yourself hanging out with folks who have mass quantities of expendable cash (apparently) and there inherently is pressure to send kids to private schools, move to nicer homes (or at least do huge projects on the place you're in), take nice vacations, drive new, expensive cars, etc. When there's money all around you it's hard to just drive a hyundai and live in a plain 1BR in the suburbs ... especially at 24 or whatever.

If you want to go, go. The money is real. It's just very different than most of us here making that money with the benefit of life experience and the understanding of just how many expenses come with age and relationships, etc.
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