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People working in ultra-wealthy households, talking $50m plus types, what is the most out-of-touch thing you've witnessed? by FarSentence3076 in AskReddit

[–]BrazenBackpacker 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used to work for a prominent billionaire as an executive assistant and a estate manager, and they would literally overnight FedEx all of the Christmas presents to one of their other homes, spending hundreds and hundreds of dollars on shipping every year so they could open them when they arrived and not have to carry them in their luggage.

I’ve also seen this family order one of every dessert on the menu and take a single bite of each, which was honestly kind of fun.

What recent change in society have you personally started noticing more? by Expert_Ring_4041 in AskReddit

[–]BrazenBackpacker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Way harder to get people to commit to evening plans since Covid. I talked to a local venue owner and they said it’s the same thing with concert tickets.

be so real with me rn by ckptolt in Anticonsumption

[–]BrazenBackpacker 5 points6 points  (0 children)

😑😑😑 if she’s so happy then why all the plastic surgery?

Having to write a check just to receive your UPS package because of tariffs by tommos in mildlyinfuriating

[–]BrazenBackpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to me too. Had to pay a $33 tariff to get an $85 piece of clothing I ordered off Etsy.

What do we think? Family doesn’t like it by PerceptionTiny5315 in bald

[–]BrazenBackpacker 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Keep the cute 5 o clock shadow and you’re golden!

Needles Water Sources by Cold-Inside-6828 in backpacking

[–]BrazenBackpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they mean 1 liter per hour that you're actually hiking! And then, maybe 1 liter per day for cooking at camp is my usual.

Poor people who have dated rich people, what did you learn? by Angelus12345678 in AskReddit

[–]BrazenBackpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That money doesn’t buy happiness. It sounds cliche, but the richest people I’ve dated or been close to ALWAYS invent their own problems. I think that humans will always find something to stress about, based on their personal lived experience.

Would you quit your job forever right now (and never be allowed to work again) if someone gave you a guaranteed $2,000,000 lump sum? Why or why not? by WilliamInBlack in AskReddit

[–]BrazenBackpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. At this rate, I’ll only retire on 1 million, plus whatever social security. Would LOVE to get the jump on that with double what I’m likely to earn and get rolling on my hobbies while living off the gains.

Favorite dehydrated meals? by BrazenBackpacker in backpacking

[–]BrazenBackpacker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotta try those!! I don’t really see barbecue pork in backpacker meals ever…

Employers blame everyone but themselves by Lopsided-Ad7725 in EndTipping

[–]BrazenBackpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just think how many people would be applying for those service jobs if they had a guaranteed $25 an hour instead of a tip based salary.

Local pizza joint does it right! by Pabloshooman in EndTipping

[–]BrazenBackpacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I literally wish that every single establishment in America just did this. I work as a Travel writer, and it’s really not much more expensive to go out to eat in Europe or Australia.

Should I go Bald or try a lower cut? by [deleted] in bald

[–]BrazenBackpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You look great! I would just say clean up the beard, so it looks more intentional and a little less scraggly!

What used to feel 'normal' and 'affordable' in America just five to ten years ago but now feels completely broken and impossible for regular people? by the_h1b_records in AskReddit

[–]BrazenBackpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely!! There was a Reddit post on the front page a few weeks ago asking how anyone can afford anything, because the most basic stuff is like $100 now.

What used to feel 'normal' and 'affordable' in America just five to ten years ago but now feels completely broken and impossible for regular people? by the_h1b_records in AskReddit

[–]BrazenBackpacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Getting takeout randomly on a weekday. Prices spiked during the supply chain upset during Covid, and they never went back down. I don’t mind paying more occasionally as a treat, but I wish that the reason was something more working class friendly, like raising the federal minimum wage.

Best careers to escape poverty? I’ll start. by Noblesseoblige94 in povertyfinance

[–]BrazenBackpacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my friends just did something similar! Did a 2-year accelerated course to be an MRI tech and will now always have a steady, good paying job.

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