Money you are without makes you keep thinking.

@yanzalong (18987)
Indonesia
March 20, 2013 8:45pm CST
Money is very important because without it, we are helpless. Money gives value to one's social status. Imagine being respected by people around you because they know that you are well off. People come to you very nicely as if you are the one whom they adore. I remember the time in which no one came to me as they knew I had almost nothing--I lost my job, I sold my car and every where I went, they saw me walking and catching a bus. They used to see me get on and off my private car. Indeed, because of money, a lot of people struggled hard to get it. A man with lots of money is always surrounded by people who flatter him. Is money that important?
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17 responses
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
21 Mar 13
Yes we know the importance of money. Without it we will not be able to buy our needs. Though i feel sad when you said that when you were jobless no one came you. Of course, if they know that you don't have a job, they won't come to you for help. Though , good friends are the ones that keeps going to you to comfort and help you in your most down times. Respect should not be based on how much money we have. It should be based on how we are able to stand the most of times that we are down and when we remain steadfast in our principles.
@yanzalong (18987)
• Indonesia
21 Mar 13
Yes a few friends of mine were still with me at that time. Now my financial condition is back to normal again. Thank God. He finally showed me the way out.
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
22 Mar 13
It's a pity that some people can really be so underestimating koon. I hate people that are like that. Yan, God always makes a way.
• Malaysia
21 Mar 13
nowaday i live in the modern day but this happen to my family too as in the old day my dad have not job, even my nephew underestimed him. what a pity right
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
21 Mar 13
We all need some money to live well. But remember that money is the root of all evil!!!
@yanzalong (18987)
• Indonesia
22 Mar 13
I agree with you. I heard stories about rich people who finally got into deep problems due to money.
• Canada
22 Mar 13
Hi Maria and Yanz The old saying is money is not evil it is what is done with money that makes it evil. Many people do good by money and many do evil things.
@marguicha (223776)
• Chile
22 Mar 13
In my experience, real friends are seen during hard times. Those people that surround you because you are wealthy are not worth having around you. Ihave had a lot more money than what I have now. And I have been blessed to see which are my real friends. About 2 years ago, I started on chemo for a lymphoma. After the first chemo, I was so weak that I had to have some very expensive shots that my health insurance did not cover. I told my best friend as we talk of our problems with our close people. She called five minutes later telling me that her husband had already made a transfer of the money to my Bank account. I burst out crying! I could pay for that, and I did pay for it. But I think that we are helpless if we don`t have such people around us. They are our real assets and we must work to have them.
@yanzalong (18987)
• Indonesia
22 Mar 13
I have such friends too who helped me out of difficulty. Although there are only a few of them who showed their true friendship, I feel blessed that God help me have them.
@dream_ozn (1754)
• Singapore
21 Mar 13
Hey yanzalong, i totally get what you mean. This is a practical world and society taht we are staying in. Even thoguht we do not want to admit this, but money is still a ver yimportant thing in our life and it will definitely affect how people look at us. We might however not be able to gain or make real freinds becuase there are might people who might just stick with us becuase of our money. In any case, we need to be careful when making freinds. Money is important and we there are many people who struggle to make a living. I do not need to be extrordinary rich, but i need and want slightly more than enough money to get by with my life. Just curious, have you managed to find a job yet?
• Malaysia
21 Mar 13
it not use if they want to be friend with me if money is the reason. i wont be open to talk about money as this is huge sensitive issue as i might get rob or kill
@yanzalong (18987)
• Indonesia
22 Apr 13
Of course we mustn't tell people people that you rich. I agree with both of you.
@dream_ozn (1754)
• Singapore
7 Apr 13
you are right, money is a sensitive issue and we should not openly discuss it with anyone. I will only share such sensitive information with close friends or my family members.
@axlrate7 (1398)
• Philippines
21 Mar 13
Yep, money is important, money is a neccessity for everyone that's why when you don't have money in your pocket you surely going to tremble and starve. We need it not to be arrogant and boastful, money really don't have any value at all but since our system today is supporting money it can then trade to any stuffs that we need, just only for our need because our body needs to live. But because of how blindly other people to see other peoples situation, it's easy for them to say stupid things instead of giving them a push ups to their situations. We are living in a imperfect world so expect to hear imperfect stuffs to other people, just live, money is just a tool for many opportunities.
@axlrate7 (1398)
• Philippines
21 Mar 13
I think even if a person is earning a small amount if he/she is wise enough to manage things up, everything will be fine. Yep, I said imperfect world becoz we're really living in it, many will think less of you if you don't have money, while many will be close to you becoz you have lots of it, see my point. And if you're asking me where to live, earth or other planet... obviously it is earth.
• Malaysia
21 Mar 13
that why when you have money, you can buy house, private jet and more. so as a result it depend on your ability to make money. so imperfect world? then where you want to live earth or other planet?
21 Mar 13
Yes, money determines emotion, honesty and relationship with each other when it comes to the point of transaction.There are many who do not return the money in time or pretend to forget that they borrow.It is a test case for the judgement of relationship as well as commitment.
@yanzalong (18987)
• Indonesia
22 Mar 13
A lot of people forget friendship due to money. For instance, you lose friendship because you are penniless. A lot of people also gain more friendship because they are loaded.
• Malaysia
21 Mar 13
as a result they don't pay us back is fight and friendship lose, that is the hard end result..............
• Malaysia
23 Mar 13
Hi yanzalong, some people may say 'money is not everything' but actually it's very important. I've gone through with penniless and pile of money. I choose to be in that pile of money. It sounds like selfish but this life fulls with a lot of stress and problems no matter we are broke or being loaded with a lot of money. At least, we could go for any leisure vacation or buy anything that we wish to if we are in deep trouble or in such stress while we try to configure out how to resolve the problem. So at least a bit happiness is there. I think it much more nice to cry in a condo rather than crying in the flat.
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
21 Mar 13
I don't think I need to tell you how important money is in our daily life. It's not totally about squandering or living the high life, it's the basic things that we need not think about when we have funds or when we're secure with money. I have recently started a discussion about the effects of not having money. It isn't a nice sight. I am constantly worried about people in my family getting sick because we barely have enough. I think it's not about the importance of money as per greed. But what money can do or buy for you when you need it most. Have a great mylot experience ahead!
@yanzalong (18987)
• Indonesia
21 Mar 13
Yes I agree with you. Thank for responding. Happy mylotting my friend.
@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
23 Mar 13
Hi Yanzalong, in this case, when you are without money, you are better off. You can see who are your true friends, and who are the ones you should never have trusted. There is no doubt that you will be rich again. By then, you will be a wiser and richer person. I have met many rich people who were rich, then poor, then rich again. They truly learnt to see behind the smiling faces of people.
• Philippines
21 Mar 13
No question that money is one of the greatest contributing factor to one's self-esteem. Of course, good looks and talents are also important factors, but none, I venture to say, has the power to rival that of money when it comes to commanding respect and awe.
• Malaysia
21 Mar 13
truth even you have the world most awesome face/body and got very good talent but it not use if you don't have the money, you say like this i agree
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
21 Mar 13
Hi yanzalong! Although we need money in order to survive, it should not be used as the reason for us to live. Yes, I agree with you on that note, people would somehow give high regards to those they think of having lots of money. Have a great day!
@yanzalong (18987)
• Indonesia
21 Mar 13
I experienced it. I still remember how my friends stayed away from me when they knew I couldn't stand them a treat.
@TLilly12 (1229)
• United States
21 Mar 13
Money help with your living, you have to pay bills, pay your rent, buy food, with out money you are going no where, you will have nothing people are not going to want to have anything to do with you, if you have no money, yes money is very very important in our lives.
• Canada
21 Mar 13
Hi Yanzalong Money never makes the person, I know some people will think other wise however I think it is the wrong way of thinking. I have known people with lots and others without. I always find most times people who do not have everything are the most happiest as I feel they have learned you can be happy with things or without.
@yanzalong (18987)
• Indonesia
22 Mar 13
Yes you may be right too. However, money is all we need. Maybe we don't need to be so rich but without money I don't you can be happy.
• Pakistan
21 Mar 13
Everybody knows that money has importance but money is not everything. You can't buy peace and health by using money You can only buy things not love by using money. People should do hard work to get money but they should remember that money is not everything. We must try to get money and try to get more comfort in life but we leave the result on GOD. And always ready to help poor people.
• Philippines
21 Mar 13
Yes, you're right. That's really depressing. Some people like you because of your money. They only after your money. If you're already broke, they don't know you at all. Some people only value money. They are not real friends. We should be wise enough to deal with these people. If you'll get back to you feet again, you should avoid those people.
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
21 Mar 13
it is not necessary with money,there are people who like others for good attitude and also their personal compassion ,so we need to think apart from these things to reach the height of success in life
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
21 Mar 13
Hi, You are right. Money is very important for people. The rich are respected everywhere. they have social status. A poor man doesn't have social status. The selfish people who are money minded wonder around the rich people. All people are not selfish. They give respect to everyone. But in general the people having money are proud of their status because they are welcomed everywhere.