Money Vs Happiness

Money tends to be the key to happiness and success in the eyes of the world. The one who makes more money is the one who gets more enjoyment out of life or so we think. Would you rather make thousands doing something you hated or make enough for your family with a career of your choice? This thought process is what helped me to come to a decision on my major.In the beginning I worried so much about my future plans. I wanted to make a minimum amount or else I wouldn’t go in the field. I wanted to know that my income was secure and would be able to retire early, but then I began to think. Why would I want to retire so early? There’s no way I’ll retire while my kids are still at home unless I have them late in life which isn’t in the plan. What’s the point in living off retirement if all I’m going to do is sit at home and watch the time pass by? I’ll have worked all my life making more than I needed just so I can retire and be an empty nester. However, if the career I choose and loved working at every day also required me to retire later on in life. I’d rather work there. A job that gives happiness to its employees is hard to come by these days. I believe that no matter how much money you make, it will never be enough. No matter the amount I will spend the same proportion with any income and be just as happy and have the same memories because I won’t know any different. Once I had this plan figured out the choices became much easier. All I had to do now was think of what I’ve always felt passionate about,  designing. What’s my key to happiness? Now coming to terms with the realization that money isn’t everything I am able to pursuit my true outlook on life. I’m not going to fall into the trap that money buys you happiness or retiring early should be my goal. I want to live the life I choose a job of my choice, a lifestyle I want, and a future in my control. I will always be able to live with the amount of money I earn. I don’t need a newest luxury car. All I need is a happy family and enjoyable career, everything else will fall into place. I know my hard work and determination will pay off, it all depends on how hard I try.

BY  PRATIK  SALUNKE

SYBMS , BHAVAN’S  COLLEGE,ANDHERI WEST.