What would you choose?
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I would have chosen the prison even if there weren't any riches. I think it would be a fascinating experience, albeit a little dangerous yet stigmatized. It would take me out of my comfort zone.
At the same time, I would love the experience of living in poverty. Likewise, it would put me in a new "box."
But happiness is guaranteed in either case. For me, this invalidates the question. I would always feel satisfied if I knew there were better times down the line.
I'm pretty happy as-is.
At the same time, I would love the experience of living in poverty. Likewise, it would put me in a new "box."
But happiness is guaranteed in either case. For me, this invalidates the question. I would always feel satisfied if I knew there were better times down the line.
I'm pretty happy as-is.
I chose prison because it would be an experience that would probably change how I look at people and the world. I'm not sure I would even come out the same person. I'd probably be so radically different ... if I survived. So, after all that, I'd probably want happiness, if not riches, afterwards.
A lifetime of poverty. I can't explain why, but I think I'd learn more and value more in the longrun.
LOLOLOL. Ok, FIRST OF ALL, it depends WHICH PRISON. I live in Canada, and if you're doing 5 years for a non-violent crime, it's probably a pretty low security aka easy prison. On that basis, I'd choose prison for sure. How many years do you spend busting your ass doing a job that you hate, that's very unlikely to even make you rich?? If you consider prison as a 5 year, very involved job, then it's a hell of a payoff.
Lol. I've been poor - very poor. So I choose prison. 
At least then I could eat and have internet access for free! I just have to watch out for Twanda with the lead pipe in the showers and my weird roommate.
But hey, that was a lot like college so win/win.
At least then I could eat and have internet access for free! I just have to watch out for Twanda with the lead pipe in the showers and my weird roommate. But hey, that was a lot like college so win/win.
LOLOLOL. OK.. so Option A is logical, and I understand it. On the other hand... with Option B, I get immediate gratification....... OPTION B OPTION B OPTION B feelings! ARGGHHGH
Why don't you spend the prime years of your life getting a master's degree. Spend 6 years on it, then still have to show up to work every day until you retire. And still not be "rich".
I would rather have the opportunity to improve my life over the five years then be stuck somewhere for that time frame. Five years is a long time and everything can change. Five years ago if you told me that i would spend two years in grade twelve, drop out of college after one year, and be able to barely get by over the two years afterward I would laugh in your face.