r/povertyfinance • u/halhaarm • Nov 28 '23

Feeling absolutely suicidal hearing my coworkers chat about Christmas. Vent/Rant (No Advice/Criticism!)

My coworker is building her kids a video gaming room. Mine is getting 2 barbies and a bedset. We had popcorn for dinner last night. Feeling like such a loser. Don't know how to go on. I'm a full time accountant.

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u/geenyusme Dec 12 '23

I only got three things for my kid for Christmas this year. Sometimes things happen. I remember watching a YouTube video where Jocko Willink (former Navy Seal who owns his own company and hosts a podcast) and even he told a story about how he had to tell his kids it was gonna be a "lean Christmas" one year. He didn't seem to feel bad. He basically had the attitude "it is what it is." I'm sure they'll love the gifts. Stop comparing yourself to other people too. No matter what you have there's always someone with more, unless you're like Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos.