WHAT JOBS DO MB OWNERS HAVE
02-21-2009, 10:55 AM
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2006 E500 AMG PKG/2010 Camaro SS/RS - 2007 F-150 - 2007 Suburban
Former trial lawyer who now owns private pre-schools in Texas. Most rewarding job I have ever done. Comment on:
Yeah, Americans like to point out how much they make. How much you make and what you do tends to be the emphasis of the indicators of self-worth, value and identity.
There's less emphasis on non-quantitative values such as personality, philosophies, desires, intellect, etc.. And many fail to see their own value as just being "human" (for the lack of a better word.) Instead their value barometer is measured in wealth, lifestyle and consumption units.
Which is probably why even wealthy capitalists without ethics tend to be tolerated or excused. Maybe this will all change in the future, as we slowly begin to accept that self-worth based on income and profession is relatively meaningless. I hope so.
Unfortunately, our entire world revolves around money - no one works for free...the idea is that we teach our children, from a young age, that core human values are what are important, if we can nail that down, everything else will take care of itself. Face it, we live in a horribly inhumane world. It is scary sometimes. Just my two cents.
Yeah, Americans like to point out how much they make. How much you make and what you do tends to be the emphasis of the indicators of self-worth, value and identity.
There's less emphasis on non-quantitative values such as personality, philosophies, desires, intellect, etc.. And many fail to see their own value as just being "human" (for the lack of a better word.) Instead their value barometer is measured in wealth, lifestyle and consumption units.
Which is probably why even wealthy capitalists without ethics tend to be tolerated or excused. Maybe this will all change in the future, as we slowly begin to accept that self-worth based on income and profession is relatively meaningless. I hope so.
Unfortunately, our entire world revolves around money - no one works for free...the idea is that we teach our children, from a young age, that core human values are what are important, if we can nail that down, everything else will take care of itself. Face it, we live in a horribly inhumane world. It is scary sometimes. Just my two cents.
02-21-2009, 02:28 PM
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2006 E320 CDI
Senior Drilling Engineer. ME/LSU. Our E320 CDI spends the greater amount of its time in the garage with a car cover. The (redneck) wife would rather drive her truck! Ed B
02-21-2009, 10:47 PM
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2002 Carrera, 2003 S430, 2007 GL450, 2004 E55 AMG
DENTIST.
I've always loved cars.
Daily: GL450, S430
Weekend: Porsche Carrera (996)
*The 2 MBZ's is the wife's. I drive what she doesn't
Drive the Porsche 1 day per week to work
I've always loved cars.
Daily: GL450, S430
Weekend: Porsche Carrera (996)
*The 2 MBZ's is the wife's. I drive what she doesn't
Drive the Porsche 1 day per week to work
03-19-2009, 06:18 PM
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2005 E320
unemployed...got laid off after 10 yrs in the company.
....so dont really know what to do now with my 211....anybody looking to hire?.....
so i can keep my benz..well ofcourse support the family first ..then the benz.....in so.cal.....
....so dont really know what to do now with my 211....anybody looking to hire?..... so i can keep my benz..well ofcourse support the family first ..then the benz.....in so.cal.....
03-19-2009, 10:36 PM
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2004 E320, 2004 Lexus GX470
doctor (orthopedics) ... 3 yrs out of residency and still looking at a mountainous sum of school loans which is why I won't be upgrading my '04 for at least another 5 yrs!
03-19-2009, 11:35 PM
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Where do you live and what is your background? If you want PM me!!!
05-11-2009, 02:08 PM
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2002 E320 4matic & 2003 E320,
Pilot.
Pretty strong maintenance background that allows me to acquire many vehicles and for the most part keep them going.
At present I have a V12 Jag XJS, Porsche 944 Turbo, 528I and Z3 BMW's, 2 E320's, 2 Ducati's, Honda RC30-(can be seen @ WWW.lakehillmotors.com in the museum pics), and a 1 ton dually to drag 'em back home if needed...........It may stem from my hot wheels days as a kid.
Jay
Pretty strong maintenance background that allows me to acquire many vehicles and for the most part keep them going.
At present I have a V12 Jag XJS, Porsche 944 Turbo, 528I and Z3 BMW's, 2 E320's, 2 Ducati's, Honda RC30-(can be seen @ WWW.lakehillmotors.com in the museum pics), and a 1 ton dually to drag 'em back home if needed...........It may stem from my hot wheels days as a kid.
Jay
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05-12-2009, 12:31 AM
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Huge incorrect perception that MB owners are wealthy (wealthy itself is subjective). At least in the used car market: C classes are very affordable. E350's are found everywhere. E class V8's are one of the best value for money cars out there.
I think your question would be more appropriate in the AMG Black Series forum. (or far that matter forums for Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc...)
People think "he/she drives a Benz, they must be rich". Not true at all.
I think your question would be more appropriate in the AMG Black Series forum. (or far that matter forums for Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc...)
People think "he/she drives a Benz, they must be rich". Not true at all.
05-12-2009, 12:42 AM
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Former trial lawyer who now owns private pre-schools in Texas. Most rewarding job I have ever done. Comment on:
Yeah, Americans like to point out how much they make. How much you make and what you do tends to be the emphasis of the indicators of self-worth, value and identity.
There's less emphasis on non-quantitative values such as personality, philosophies, desires, intellect, etc.. And many fail to see their own value as just being "human" (for the lack of a better word.) Instead their value barometer is measured in wealth, lifestyle and consumption units.
Which is probably why even wealthy capitalists without ethics tend to be tolerated or excused. Maybe this will all change in the future, as we slowly begin to accept that self-worth based on income and profession is relatively meaningless. I hope so.
Unfortunately, our entire world revolves around money - no one works for free...the idea is that we teach our children, from a young age, that core human values are what are important, if we can nail that down, everything else will take care of itself. Face it, we live in a horribly inhumane world. It is scary sometimes. Just my two cents.
Yeah, Americans like to point out how much they make. How much you make and what you do tends to be the emphasis of the indicators of self-worth, value and identity.
There's less emphasis on non-quantitative values such as personality, philosophies, desires, intellect, etc.. And many fail to see their own value as just being "human" (for the lack of a better word.) Instead their value barometer is measured in wealth, lifestyle and consumption units.
Which is probably why even wealthy capitalists without ethics tend to be tolerated or excused. Maybe this will all change in the future, as we slowly begin to accept that self-worth based on income and profession is relatively meaningless. I hope so.
Unfortunately, our entire world revolves around money - no one works for free...the idea is that we teach our children, from a young age, that core human values are what are important, if we can nail that down, everything else will take care of itself. Face it, we live in a horribly inhumane world. It is scary sometimes. Just my two cents.
Sorry to say this but this financial problem is created by the people at the top who wanted bigger unreasonable insane bonuses. Short term gain for themselves and losses for investors and the average american who tried to buy a home or a better home for themselves.
05-17-2009, 07:19 PM
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2002 E320 4matic & 2003 E320,
Yeah, Americans like to point out how much they make. How much you make and what you do tends to be the emphasis of the indicators of self-worth, value and identity.
There's less emphasis on non-quantitative values such as personality, philosophies, desires, intellect, etc.. And many fail to see their own value as just being "human" (for the lack of a better word.) Instead their value barometer is measured in wealth, lifestyle and consumption units.
Which is probably why even wealthy capitalists without ethics tend to be tolerated or excused. Maybe this will all change in the future, as we slowly begin to accept that self-worth based on income and profession is relatively meaningless. I hope so.
There's less emphasis on non-quantitative values such as personality, philosophies, desires, intellect, etc.. And many fail to see their own value as just being "human" (for the lack of a better word.) Instead their value barometer is measured in wealth, lifestyle and consumption units.
Which is probably why even wealthy capitalists without ethics tend to be tolerated or excused. Maybe this will all change in the future, as we slowly begin to accept that self-worth based on income and profession is relatively meaningless. I hope so.
Wow!……I am an American and I don’t like to point out how much I make or agree with your atmospheric value measurement analogy. Please exclude me from your next generalization.
Thanks,
Jay
