r/interestingasfuck • u/ExactlySorta • 21d ago

A United Healthcare CEO shooter lookalike competition takes place at Washington Square Park r/all

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u/tooful 21d ago

Completely out of touch. I was raised among them....until I became an adult and had to make do on my own. Complete reality check. I still have friends/acquaintances in that tax bracket (all in Europe) who casually decide to take their private jets to the Caribbean for a few days because they need a "break".

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u/GlassHalfFull808 20d ago

Sounds like a nice “break.” When I need a break I take a nap lol

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u/pjdance 10d ago

Oh I left that life too. People were shocked until I explained that sure I could've stayed wealthier but when I became an adult and got therapy I learned child sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and physical abuse are not actually things I want in my life so disowned the family.

But in true form, like other wealthy people, nothing ever happened to them. At least I have my sanity and the PTSD doesn't get to me as much anymore.

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u/tooful 10d ago

Oh definitely. Yup. I could have stayed in that tax bracket if I didn't get divorced. Or stayed with him long enough to get alimony. I chose self respect instead.