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Quick question for the $DEGEN fam — is business class a scam or a legit flex? 🧐 Would you ever drop $5k on an 8-hour roundtrip flight? And how much should someone earn per year to justify that? Give me your very opinionated answer — no fence-sitting, top hat gang.

Scenario: 10 hour roundtrip flight.

Ticket: $5,000.
Perks: Slightly wider chair, champagne at altitude, and the ability to judge people walking past you.

Worth it? Or nah?

As a young investor who values patience above all, here’s my take:
A $5,000 business class ticket for a 10-hour roundtrip flight? Honestly, that kind of spending is for people who lack patience and chase instant gratification. When I invest, I’m thinking long-term returns, not just a few extra hours of comfort.
If you’ve got that kind of money and dropping it feels like nothing, sure, go ahead. But if your goal is building a solid and sustainable financial future, I’d say that $5,000 can easily multiply in a smart investment. Instead of sipping champagne in the sky, I’d rather see that money grow so that a few years down the line, I can rent a whole private jet if I want to.
So no, it’s not worth it. Put your money where it can grow. Don’t trade long-term gains for short-term satisfaction.