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		Ask HN: Do people splurge when they are unhappy in a high paying job?
		5 points by amichail 89 days ago \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 3 comments
		Maybe it's a coping mechanism for unrewarding but high paying work?

JohnFen 89 days ago | [–]

Some do, some don't. I don't think it has much to do with whether or not their job is high-paying, although obviously a wealthier person has a lot more money to waste.

JojoFatsani 89 days ago | | [–]

Retail therapy exists across the socioeconomic spectrum!

justchad 89 days ago | [–]

I know I did. I always looked for random things to buy even though I hate owning things.

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