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Thanks for the comments. I'll make my case in a non-confrontational positive manner and consider moving on in case that doesn't help enough.

Perhaps a few good points, but the over-generalized dichotomy makes this a waste of time for anyone interested in thinking about real work... It devolves into a diatribe against hipsters, who I agree don't factor in as much as their egos.

The inflation is better focused on the life, not the lifestyle. I don't put my paycheck in the bank account and have set money withdrawn for my investments. I put my paycheck in my investments and have set money withdrawn for my bank account. I fight hard to make money for my future, and I know that's exactly where it's going. I keep strict records of my work time, and set a time limit on my job, then build myself outside of work hours, investing time in developing myself. If I prioritize some nice things that I want to spend on, i need to be patient, or it comes out of something less important. I find that careless expenses can be more of a burden than a pleasure, so keeping spending equal helps me improve my lifestyle, rather than inflate it.

Wow, the spider robot is realistic enough that my cat started slapping my iPad screen to squish it. Bravo!