I guess I'm not as into making money as Steve is, since my fixed income isn't an issue for me. Sure, more money would mean I could
consume more things, but I don't need things/money to make me happy.
I come from a relatively low income family where everyone always prioritised love over money. I like my job, I'm good at it and like the fact that in these economic times my job really IS safe (I'm not depending on customers, nor am I depending on how the stockmarkets or businesses turn). As far as money goes, it's not an issue, I live comfortably and can do things I like which is enough for me.
In my job, I have the chance to help kids every day. I get to influence, I get to motivate, I get to have fun. Sure, it's a fixed income, but income never was my main goal in mind when I was figuring life out, satisfaction with life was. And that satisfaction isn't fixed on your income.
And instead of saying "I can't afford it" I find myself often saying "I don't
need it". I know consumerism is deeply driven into us but instead of getting on the wheel (I gotta make more money to afford this and that) I find it healthier to get off and take a look of all the things you have that your income (fixed or not) can never buy.
