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What useful thing would you buy if you were rich?

113 replies

Forentive · 12/02/2026 20:56

I’d love a housekeeper to keep on top of everything, laundry, making sure everything’s clean etc. I absolutely hate the relentless pressure of cleaning but my OCD makes sure I do it!

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Otterdrunk · 13/02/2026 19:17

It’s so tempting to think how good it wld be to be able to outsource virtually everything, But the reality is I think I’d hate having to manage the individuals running my life! I’d absolutely hate someone actually being in my space to that degree! I guess if you were wealthy enough you could pay to ensure only the most discreet & invisible & amazing individuals wld be doing the job! And fhen the “staff” would outnumber the pple in my life & before you know it you’ve turned into a mega watt recluse who’s best friends are their IV line, aesthetician, personal trainer & nutritionist 🤣

FalseSpring · 13/02/2026 19:17

A bigger house so I don't feel so cramped. Preferably one with an indoor pool.
Love the idea of a personal chef as I would definitely eat a better diet, and my own personal doctor (as someone already suggested) would improve my health hugely.

A PA, housekeeper, gardener, handyman and driver would all be very useful too.

longtompot · 13/02/2026 20:22

I would have private medical and dental care so I could try and get more help for my kids, and so I could get my teeth sorted out under sedation

I would hire a personal trainer to help me get fit

I would have a heated indoor pool so I could learn to swim and so my dds could exercise in a way that wouldn't cause them more pain

I would hire cleaner/housekeeper. I'd have some meals delivered from some top restaurants but for the main I'd still like to cook

Storynanny1 · 13/02/2026 21:05

GottaBeStrong · 13/02/2026 17:34

Ooh I like this. Can just imagine it.

me too

Storynanny1 · 13/02/2026 21:08

Otterdrunk · 13/02/2026 19:17

It’s so tempting to think how good it wld be to be able to outsource virtually everything, But the reality is I think I’d hate having to manage the individuals running my life! I’d absolutely hate someone actually being in my space to that degree! I guess if you were wealthy enough you could pay to ensure only the most discreet & invisible & amazing individuals wld be doing the job! And fhen the “staff” would outnumber the pple in my life & before you know it you’ve turned into a mega watt recluse who’s best friends are their IV line, aesthetician, personal trainer & nutritionist 🤣

you’d get used to it very quickly! One of my sons lives in a country where ex pats have “ helpers” Their lifestyle is made much easier when they are doing shopping cleaning laundry etc!!!

Fluffy40 · 13/02/2026 21:09

A really nice comfy chair, with a weekly masseur .
can you tell I have back problems?

LadeOde · 13/02/2026 21:10

Property in a premium location, stocks & shares

TowerRavenSeven · 13/02/2026 21:23

Chauffeur and Massage therapist on staff 24/7.

Nitgel · 13/02/2026 21:24

A knee replacement

pestowithwalnuts · 13/02/2026 21:27

Id have a separate laundry room with a big launderette sized washer and drier so I can wash and my quilts and duvet covers

LittleRedStool · 13/02/2026 22:21

Custom made trainers and climbing shoes - my first three toes are the same length, it’s a right pain.

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achromaticdudgeon · 19/02/2026 11:01

Quickchangenow · 13/02/2026 16:32

That’s not much for being at the beck and call of the boss 24/7

Oh, I had the feeling this gentleman was on much more than that, but he was also at pains to say that once you get the first year out of the way, you have the household pretty much nailed down, the rest runs on rails after that, you are just dealing with outliers or schedule changes. I had the feeling he was well rewarded because he made it all look effortless, and was efficient enough that he was rarely inconvenienced.

I got the feeling that he was well worth the money (and knew it - but not in an egotistical way) and good enough at his job that he made sure his time was well spent and compensated appropriately.

He just oozed flawless efficiency and competence.

He was also very engaging to talk to and a good companion on a very long flight.

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