The majority of us know what it’s like to save up for something special or double-check our bank balance before a night out. However for some people, money is not only a tool— but it’s also a way of life that seems completely out of touch with reality. These stories of wealthy individuals provide a glimpse into a very different kind of world—one where common sense doesn’t always come with the credit card.

Story 1

I had a rich friend growing up who would often have dinner at our house. One day, I had dinner at hers. The food was amazing, especially this one stinky cheese they had, but her mom and dad kept looking at me strangely. The next day, they sent us a $500 bill for the cheese I had eaten.

Turns out, it was something called Pule cheese which is, like, ridiculously expensive. Still, though, why not just tell me that before I ate it?! I had to use all of my savings to pay them back, and I never saw that friend again.

Story 2

Ex-friend of my wife, daughter of fairly wealthy business owner. This girl threw a fit at a friendly gathering, complaining about how her father (CEO) had given her (VP of operations-honorary title) a $200K yearly bonus… After she had already prepared her taxes. She was now going to have to go back to her accountant… © Sea_Ganache620 / Reddit

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Story 4

I used to work with someone who proclaimed to be an environmentalist. She was very preachy. Once, I had a can of Coke on my desk, and she said, “You’re going to recycle that, right?”
She used her father’s personal jet all the time. Once, just to fly from NYC to Boston to see a baseball game. © LiterallyOuttoLunch / Reddit

Story 5

A senior rich kid in my high school was driving his dad’s jaguar when his buddy asked him what would happen if he threw into reverse at 60mph. So they tried it and essentially blew the transmission and the motor up. A few months later, he got a Porsche for Christmas. © New_Section_9374 / Reddit

Story 6

My suite mate freshman year of college would pay me, my roommate and his roommate to his chores for him every couple of weeks. He literally gave me $20 for making his bed. © frostyaznguy / Reddit