They say the wealthy live in their own world. While some advice—like “eat cake when there’s no bread”—can be taken humorously, there are people who seriously suggest buying a house and renting it out even when finances are tight.
I once worked in an upscale restaurant with extremely wealthy clients. It was my shift, I was exhausted, and everyone seemed unusually rude and demanding that day.
One man stood out. He was critical, ordered the cheapest dishes, rushed me constantly, and even tried to “teach” me how to do my job. The final straw came when I went to clear his unfinished plate. He said, “You may eat it. You eat after us, don’t you?” In a moment of exasperation, I blurted, “Actually, you eat after us.” His reaction was priceless—but I ended up getting fired.
Here’s another incident. In my early twenties, my old car broke down in the parking lot at the end of my shift. I worked as a pastry chef for $10 an hour at a catering company, which barely covered my rent.
Seeing my distress, my supervisor—the business owner—asked, “Why are you so upset? It’s just a car! Just buy another one!” I couldn’t even respond; I just stared at her, thinking she had lost touch with reality.