Why is it taboo to discuss finances on mumsnet if your considered rich ?

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Hawkins001 · 17/12/2022 19:20

don't want to make this a thread about a thread, but if your earning say around 90k etc, as an example why is it taboo to try to discuss spending priorities in the current climate ?

we live in a capitalist society, and their has always been different levels of wealth across all sectors of society,

So is it a case of everyone has to wait until a certain level has been achieved across society before the rich or perceived rich can discuss spending priorities on mumsnet ?

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whumpthereitis · 19/12/2022 17:39

PinkArt · 19/12/2022 17:14

@whumpthereitis Being offended is 'a me problem' but isn't the world a bit nicer for everyone if we try to avoid stuff that's likely to offend people? Obviously it's not always avoidable but things like saying you're 'not rich' when you're in the top 5% of earners isn't going to make anyone eanring considerably less feel great. As I said, I don't think there's anything wrong with talking about money, regardless of income, but just a bit of acknowledgement about where you sit on the spectrum could go a long way.

The nature of my industry means that I started earning at below the tax threshold and am probably now closer to £90k. I would never talk about feeling the pinch or how badly off I am in front of less well off colleagues because it would be a bit of a dick thing to do. Even if someone wasn't offended by the lack of sensitivity, they'd probably think I was a bit of a twat!

No, not really. If you tried to avoid anything that could be found offensive then you’d find yourself being able to say very little. Barring overt hatred against groups of people I consider it preferable for people to manage themselves rather than think they have some inalienable right to control what other people say lest they get upset about it.

if a topic upsets you then stay away from it. No one is forcing you to click on, or engage inclined a thread you know know full well is going to piss you off. Protect your own feelings, don’t look for anyone else to do it for you.

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