I grew up in a world of moderation and luxury. So what does that mean you ask?
I grew up to affluent parents who had migrated to a new country looking for new beginnings. They brought just enough wealth to be comfortable but the key was family values and faith in education and being a good person. Yes they took lowly jobs and they sought out the best that life could be with the cards that were drawn for them. They chose family and kids over building their own careers.
And i grew up in a middle class family in a bad neighbourhood with parents that had their dreams shattered for the sake of their kids.
And i grew up confident and classy and beautiful. Educated in the west in private girl schools, attending the best universities in the world, entering the workforce on top of my game and knowing only success.
With the cards i was dealt there really was no need to save. I worked hard, i studied hard and just as my parents said hard work pays off, i graduated into a world where i could afford multiple properties, overseas holidays, designer handbags, tiffany's and the car that i want. The savings piled up regardless and when i wanted to take a year off to do my MBA, well it required no change in lifestyle.
I guess i must just be lucky.
I grew up to affluent parents who had migrated to a new country looking for new beginnings. They brought just enough wealth to be comfortable but the key was family values and faith in education and being a good person. Yes they took lowly jobs and they sought out the best that life could be with the cards that were drawn for them. They chose family and kids over building their own careers.
And i grew up in a middle class family in a bad neighbourhood with parents that had their dreams shattered for the sake of their kids.
And i grew up confident and classy and beautiful. Educated in the west in private girl schools, attending the best universities in the world, entering the workforce on top of my game and knowing only success.
With the cards i was dealt there really was no need to save. I worked hard, i studied hard and just as my parents said hard work pays off, i graduated into a world where i could afford multiple properties, overseas holidays, designer handbags, tiffany's and the car that i want. The savings piled up regardless and when i wanted to take a year off to do my MBA, well it required no change in lifestyle.
I guess i must just be lucky.
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