Re:How to Escape the Modern Rat Race
by lotsofpulp on Wednesday December 02, 2020 @02:47PM
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Perhaps you and your friend are status signaling by signaling you don't have to status signal.
Have an upvote.
This might be my favorite hn comment ever.
Re:How to Escape the Modern Rat Race
by durmonski on Thursday December 03, 2020 @03:04AM
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Love this comment!
Re:How to Escape the Modern Rat Race
by saiya-jin on Wednesday December 02, 2020 @02:30PM
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I got an issue with this common trope about fast cars bought only by clueless folks who compensate their messed up childhood or rather small body parts in some way.
Have you guys actually properly driven (ideally on track) proper race-ish car? Porsche has several models which are kind of you can take on normal roads for long drives and drive race track with great success/fun. Basically 911s above 400 hp with rear wheel drive or best caymans. Not many in that category and price levels. Actually typical american muscle car is more in the 'doesn't make sense' category since whole added value is just straight line performance, not overall driving quality. Maybe too european view but definitely common.
They might be minority in terms of sales, but those folks are out there. And they drive new models too.
One of my best friends, who does better dating wise than anyone I know, drove a 98 Volvo. He was making well over 150k, but had so much quiet confidence he had no need to project anything.
I make a similar amount, still wear clothes from Old Navy and when I do own a car it's the cheapest newish one I can find.
Both me and my friend are essentially social media / online dating free. If your obsessed with trying to impress people you'll only attract those seeking to take advantage of you. The insecurity of needing to be someone makes you an easy target.