‘It’s Just Money’: 13 Defining Moments When Rich People Realized They’d Made It
There’s a moment in every wealthy person’s life when it finally clicks and they realize they’ve “made it.” Whether it’s buying a luxury car without checking the price, casually planning a three-week vacation, or not bothering to budget for everyday expenses, these moments define the transition from striving for success to living in wealth.
In a recent Reddit thread, self-defined rich people shared their “I’m rich, I get it” moments, offering a glimpse into the subtle and sometimes surreal realizations that come with financial success. Here are 13 “I’ve made it!” moments from people with plenty of cash in their bank accounts.
1. What Price Tag?
“The moment I started going to buy things and not looking at the price tag.” –u/That_Ninja_wek141
2. Jobs: Who Needs ‘Em?
“Sitting on the deck of our cabin a few weeks ago and realizing that we are working purely by choice from here on in and would be fine if we both left our jobs tomorrow.” –u/Shoehorse13
3. Outsourcing Is for the Rich
“When I told my wife I didn’t want to clean the house anymore and it was a waste of our time. I proposed getting a maid 1x a week then.” –u/Opie_the_great
4. His and Hers
“When I purchased two Range Rovers (his and hers).” –u/LondonParisToronto
5. Rich in Toilets
“When I realized I owned 16 toilets. … Some are in vacation homes, but still.” –u/Straight-Broccoli245
6. I’ll Get This One
“The minute I started picking up the tab with all family members. So joyful to avoid that awkward “we splitting?” or “who’s turn is it?” and just [go] on enjoying the convo.” –u/FlyRare4661
7. Only the Best
“When booking vacations I immediately click the 5-star filter.” –u/Worldly_Most_7234
8. Dress for Success
“When my Bloomingdales sales person preselected clothes I like and saved a whole rack for me in the dressing room.” –u/MuahahaGuy
9. It’s Just Money
“When I started commenting ‘it’s just money.'” –u/Active-Persimmon-87
10. Cash Is King
“Paying for a new car in cash.” –u/TheyCallMeBubbleBoyy
11. Forget the W-2
“When your passive investment income exceeds your wage income.” –u/AmazingProfession900
12. That’s Swiftie Rich
“Realizing that the price of a Taylor Swift concert ticket wouldn’t even affect us financially and confirming that my partner could go.” –u/Independent_Feed5651
13. Say No More
“The moment that I asked for guacamole on my Chipotle burrito bowl for the first time.” –u/helloscottie12
Now that’s rich.