>> Throwing money around isn't inherently a problem, so long as you're not being a snob or a jerk or uncontrollably losing all your money or being taken advantage of/hassled. <<
That is true. All the Finns seem reasonably adept with money, at their level of current experience. Although Edison using Shiv as a "responsible adult" to access his allowance is a bit of a stretch.
>> Though I would reccomend being careful giving away wealth if you're visibly wealthy - you don't want people to clock you as a source for goodies and (understandably) get in the habit of latching onto you as a free stuff resource. <<
Teleporters talk about "helicopter problems" -- if you can teleport, it's like owning a helicopter, people will bug you for rides. This is a good way to distinguish between mooches and real friends, though. A real friend either won't ask for a ride, or will offer something in trade. Conversely teleporters tend to use "You buy, I fly" as a way to avoid mooching food.
You just have to understand money well enough to know what you want to spend where, and enough about people to manage their expectations. Well, and you need a willingness to punt jerks out of your life.
>> (I've donated requested or special-order goodies anonymously, just to avoid the hassle.) Boundaries are important! <<
This is an excellent and effective solution, even recommended in some religions.
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Re: Finn solution
Date: 2021-10-04 01:12 am (UTC)That is true. All the Finns seem reasonably adept with money, at their level of current experience. Although Edison using Shiv as a "responsible adult" to access his allowance is a bit of a stretch.
>> Though I would reccomend being careful giving away wealth if you're visibly wealthy - you don't want people to clock you as a source for goodies and (understandably) get in the habit of latching onto you as a free stuff resource. <<
Teleporters talk about "helicopter problems" -- if you can teleport, it's like owning a helicopter, people will bug you for rides. This is a good way to distinguish between mooches and real friends, though. A real friend either won't ask for a ride, or will offer something in trade. Conversely teleporters tend to use "You buy, I fly" as a way to avoid mooching food.
You just have to understand money well enough to know what you want to spend where, and enough about people to manage their expectations. Well, and you need a willingness to punt jerks out of your life.
>> (I've donated requested or special-order goodies anonymously, just to avoid the hassle.) Boundaries are important! <<
This is an excellent and effective solution, even recommended in some religions.