英語で雑談！Kevin’s English Room Podcast 金持ち=幸せ？Golden Handcuffsって知ってる？
Sep 18, 2020
Does a higher income really mean more happiness? The hosts dive into research revealing that after a certain income level, happiness plateaus. They introduce the concept of 'golden handcuffs,' where high pay locks you into a lifestyle. One host shares his journey of leaving a corporate job, feeling a mix of stress relief and financial worries. They discuss what 'enough' money looks like and prioritize personal fulfillment over luxury, reflecting on how creative pursuits can also benefit others. It's a thought-provoking exploration of money, happiness, and self-worth.
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Income Has Diminishing Returns On Happiness
- Happiness increases with income up to about ¥7,000,000, after which gains slow significantly.
- Kevin and Yama-chan compare this to having enough water to stop thirst but not gaining extra happiness from more.
Quitting A Corporate Job To Run A Restaurant
- Kevin describes quitting his high-paying corporate job to open a restaurant and living with almost no income for months.
- He felt less work stress but more financial stress, revealing money still affected his happiness.
Nonstress Isn’t Sufficient For Happiness
- Kevin realized after months that lack of stress wasn't the only driver of happiness; money mattered too.
- He felt ashamed yet honest about craving money to afford basics like vegetables and socializing.