12 Times Rich People Proved They Live in a Different Universe (2025)

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Tayla S.

Most ofus know what it’s like tosave upfor something special ordouble-check our bank balance before anight out. But for some people, money isn’t just atool—it’s away oflife that seems completely out oftouch with reality. These stories ofwealthy individuals offer aglimpse into avery different kind ofworld—one where common sense doesn’t always come with the credit card.

Ex-friend ofmywife, daughter offairly wealthy business owner. This girl threw afit atafriendly gathering, complaining about how her father (CEO) had given her (VPofoperations-honorary title) a$200K yearly bonus... After she had already prepared her taxes. She was now going tohave togoback toher accountant... ©Sea_Ganache620/ Reddit
Ihad arich friend growing upwho would often have dinner atour house. One day, Ihad dinner athers. The food was amazing, especially this one stinky cheese they had, but her mom and dad kept looking atmestrangely. The next day, they sentus a$500 bill for the cheeseI had eaten.
Turns out, itwas something called Pule cheese whichis, like, ridiculously expensive. Still, though, why not just tell methat beforeI ateit?! Ihad touse all ofmysavings topay them back, andI never saw that friend again.
The most recent one that sticks out was from afriend who’s adrum teacher atafancy private school. He’s not technically employed bythe school, sohebills the parents directly. Went tocheck his account and found afew more 0sthan there should beinhis teaching account.
Turned out he’d accidentally billed one set ofparents $40,000 instead of$400, and they just paid itanyway.©Seruvius/ Reddit

Iused towork with someone who proclaimed tobeanenvironmentalist. She was very preachy. Once, Ihad acan ofCoke onmydesk, and she said, “You’re going torecycle that, right?”
She used her father’s personal jet all the time. Once, just tofly from NYC toBoston tosee abaseball game.©LiterallyOuttoLunch/ Reddit
Asenior rich kid inmyhigh school was driving his dad’s jaguar when his buddy asked him what would happen ifhethrew into reverse at60mph. Sothey tried itand essentially blew the transmission and the motorup. Afew months later, hegot aPorsche for Christmas.©New_Section_9374/ Reddit
Mysuite mate freshman year ofcollege would payme, myroommate and his roommate tohis chores for him every couple ofweeks. Heliterally gave me$20 for making his bed.©frostyaznguy/ Reddit

First day asalibrarian inaprivate school. Help a7-year-old with the printer. Heoffers totipme.©human*********/ Reddit
Mycollege roommate’s mom gave him $1400 for the weekend just randomly. Heblew through the whole thing bySaturday asked his mom for more money and was screaming ather because she promised $1400 for the weekend, and hespent most ofwhat she gave him onFriday which isn’t apart ofthe weekend... ©chuteboxhero/ Reddit
Ihad aroommate inuniversity who threw her change away. Anything under £5would gostraight tothe bin. Iput a“change drawer” inthe hallway outside her room, and wethrew anend ofyear party with the funds. One can hope ittaught her that even coins have value, too, butI doubt she changed her ways entirely.©listenspace/ Reddit

Once, Iwas explaining tomycollege roommate howI was working overtime soI could afford airfare back home for the holiday break. Later that day, she had ameltdown because her parents told her they were going toCancun for Christmas, “But wewent toCancun last year!” ©Bluebird701/ Reddit
Iworked atSunglassHut insouth Florida. One day afamily offour came intobuy glasses. Now, Iam used topeople having money and buying expensive sunglasses.
But the Dad told the kids, who were probably 6and4, toget whatever glasses they wanted. Both grabbed 4pairs ofsunglasses that cost over $250each. Then both kids pulled out wads of$100 bills topay for them.©Flapadoodle/ Reddit
Isaw akid who threw out his clothes after hewore them. Helegit didn’t understand the concept ofwashing clothes. When hecame tocollege, hehad acopy ofhis parents’ Amex platinum card. Hewould literally stop byastore after school and buy clothes for the next few days.©johnnyglass/ Reddit

Whether they meant well orwere simply clueless, these entitled moments are proof that money doesn’t always come with perspective. Still, there’s alot wecan learn from how the wealthy think—for better orworse. Ifyou’re curious about the habits that set them apart (inagood way), check out these 10smart rules rich people follow.

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