When I was 12, I got a job as a paperboy. It gave me spending money for pizza, Mt Dew, comics, etc.
When I was 16 I got a job at a summer camp, and spent my money on cigarettes and saving for college.
When I was in college, I got odd jobs to buy food, art supplies, and weed.
When I had kids I got a job to feed my children, keep a house for them and buy them stuff.
When my kids grew up, I had a job to save for trips to the islands, cruises, etc.
Now I'm still working, but I don't go on cruises, fly anywhere, buy art supplies cigarettes or comic books.
I honestly can't remember the last time I saved up money for something I wanted, yet my money is gone every month anyway.
I don't know why I'm still working, other than the frightening fact that it has become my only identity, and I wouldn't know what to do if I didn't go to work 6 days a week.
Not really looking for advice, just…understanding, maybe?