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Originally Posted by Weitz
Is it about being envious or being comfortable? The first situation you make 43% more than everyone else so you will be comfortable. The second you make 38% less than everyone else so life will be tough. In the last example again you are making significantly more than the average so you will be really comfortable.
Doesn't seem too out to lunch to me.
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Well it's out to lunch because people will opt for less money and a lower standard of living, as long as they have more money than their neighbours. It's not logical.
(Don't focus on the numbers too much because chances are I've not remembered them exactly)