Thread: Do you think you'll make it into the top 1%?

I'm curious how many think that at the peak of their and their household's careers and investments, they'll break into the top 1% of household incomes in their country for at least a year.


I'd also be very curious to see if there are national/international polls on this, or on what percentage of people have actually managed it. I haven't been able to find solid numbers yet.

EDIT: Just take the top option if you're already there.

I don't need to be in the top 1%. I'll be happy in the top 25% thank you and that is eminently achievable by me.

Globally, if you make $10,000 a year. You are in the top 13% richest people on the planet. People should be more grateful to Capitalism.

Originally Posted by SiliconMagician

I don't need to be in the top 1%. I'll be happy in the top 25% thank you and that is eminently achievable by me.

I don't think anybody needs to.

I'm just curious what you think of your chances are of happening to do so. I'm not sure where that threshold is today. I believe between $250,000 and $300,000 for the whole households' incomes including investments.

The poll is anonymous if you're worried about trolls.

I am not worried about what other people make/do. I live my own life, make my OWN objectives and let other people decide theirs.

Envy and jealousy will rot your insides and make you miserable.

there will always be people that have more of this or more of that or that are prettier or better singers or better conversationalists...people need to learn to focus on what they have, not what they don't have.

Originally Posted by SiliconMagician

I don't need to be in the top 1%. I'll be happy in the top 25% thank you and that is eminently achievable by me.

Globally, if you make $10,000 a year. You are in the top 13% richest people on the planet. People should be more grateful to Capitalism.

I'll make it into the top 50%. 'Course I started in the top 80%.

I have no desire to be part of the 1%, but I really don't have any gripes about those who are, provided they made their money legitimately. They don't owe me or anyone else anything, I'm not jealous, I have no envy.

Certainly seems do-able. I'm far from it at the moment, of course.

i think i can honestly and as soon as that happens will switch party affiliation to republican

If i dont make it i want my kids to have the opportunity. What's the alternative to Capitalism. Everyone poor? IF people can work their fingers to the bone and not make anymore than the guy down the street who sits on his can all day then why should they bother. Trickle down misery.

Originally Posted by sunnyside

I'm curious how many think that at the peak of their and their household's careers and investments, they'll break into the top 1% of household incomes in their country for at least a year.


I'd also be very curious to see if there are national/international polls on this, or on what percentage of people have actually managed it. I haven't been able to find solid numbers yet.

EDIT: Just take the top option if you're already there.

you are kidding the entire world.
1% represents the likes of ford and rockefeller.

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