I am a child of a Billionaire, AMAA

what's the craziest thing you've done only because of the money

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I flew a person I loved to meet me in Paris.

The girls... how is it with the girls?

I am in a stable relationship with someone, but in my youth it was fun.

Growing up in a relatively wealthy family myself, I sometimes tried to hide the fact that my parents had money. The reason being that once the other kids figured out you came from money, so many of them automatically seem to assume that therefore you had everything handed to you in life. Or that you were soft, and never had to deal with any "real" problems. Did you have a similar experience growing up, and if so, how did you deal with it?

I can definitely see that. I had a friend who stole things from our house. I considered him a best friend. Needless to say, he's not a friend anymore.

• Are all your friends mega-rich too, if not, what's it like when people visit?
• How often are you able to reveal your wealth to people?
• When you do, is the reaction usually 'can I borrow some money'?

1. No, the most awkward part is when other members of the family visit who haven't been as successful.

2. I don't, bc then I would never know if they liked me, or the money.

3. No, b/c by the time they know, they know better than to enter that into the equation of our friendship.

What is the best Christmas present you received as a child?

Not a Christmas present, but the best present I ever received was on my 18th bday, when I received company shares.

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1. Not really, the only other person I know who has more IS a douche, but the truth is when you reach a certain level of wealth, you're more concerned about NOT being known for it.

2. Yes

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There is, especially amongst the coasts. "Old" money often only has a family name without a penny.

Was your father Thomas Wayne?

No, it's Howard Stark.

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Over 21, and I can't answer that, but I'm working.

Do you like guacamole? If not, why not? If yes, why yes? What kind of car do you drive. What are your aspirations? What is your favorite hobby?

I like this question. I don't like Guac b/c I don't like avocado's. I love taco's however, with sour cream. I drive a BMW. My aspirations are to better than the generation before me, difficult I know. Favorite hobby is flying.

I'm trying to start my own business, any advice that you have come across in you life that might help?

Get out there and network. It's not what you have, it's who you know.

Is there any downsides to being a billionare?

Not a lot, as you can imagine, my upbringing was nice, and I think well-grounded.

could you just buy 'anything'?

No, access is more important then money.

What good advice have your parents given to you?

What expectations do they have for your future? What do you want to do with your life?

The best advice I ever received was from my dad. "Be your own person"

None really, I have the freedom to do what I want, and I know that's a blessing.

Do you meet famous people relatively often?

Mostly politicians, but I've met some Hollywood types.

Kinda late, but what kind of candy do you give out on Halloween?

werther's originals

Forget the billionaire part... what's it like to be on the front page?

It would be better if I weren't using a throwaway account.

I have one or two...

Do you ever feel uncomfortable knowing there are people who try their best but still end up poor?

And does money really make you happy? I'm poor to the point of depression and dream that if only I had money I would have no problems. Is this true? Have you ever reached rock bottom?

1. I have nothing but respect people who try hard, and for whatever reason don't succeed. Not all the branches of my family have money. I love them regardless.

2. Of course it doesn't. Happiness comes from the people you love.

do you feel people treat you differently, perhaps with more respect once they find out about your parents billions?

Yes, and I fully realize it's undeserved that they respect ME for that.

Do you ever face scorn from others because of your wealth?

Yes, mostly from people who don't know me.

What is the most badass story that you have? Maybe spent ten grand on a date or something like that, I have always wondered what I would do with my girlfriend if money was not an issue.

The Milinneum New Year. 46k bar tab with my cousins and 20 people in the Caribbean. I don't think the hot tub will ever be the same.

Are most of the people at your level of wealth in secret societies?

I wish, the only secret society we're a part of is the Illuminati....oh shit.

Did you want to do something outside of your parent's company as a "look I can do it on my own" kind of thing? Also, most spontaneous place you've been to on a whim.

I started outside of the family company, and then I came back in, because the opportunities were better. Honest answer.

How many people ask you for money every day?

None, I don't flaunt it.

What is your social life like? Do you only hang out with billionaire-kids?

I have friends that know me for me, and to be honest, no one talks about money.

Would you or your family get recognized in the street?
Don't want to know who you are or what not, just yes or no.

Yes, but it depends on the streets, we keep a low profile and are mostly known locally.

It seems to me like you'd basically be one of us, if not for the money. Thanks for doing the AMA, you've opened my eyes a bit. My family has money (Not me though, I'm broke, gotta make it on my own), though not on the epic level your family does, and I can't stand the people in their circles. They think they're better than everyone. Naturally, I'd assumed it would be worse at the top. You give me hope.

that was nice

If you were to come across a person who has a lot of similar interests as you, hence you guys get along really well, however that person is rather poor. Would you keep that person as your friend? Does the level of social status influence your choices of friends/gf?

Without a doubt. I live rather frugally, and most people don't know.

When you meet someone who you know you'd like to be friends with (or date for that matter), how do you manage their reaction to finding out about the wealth? ie: do you hide the fact as long as you can so they have an unbiased opinion of you and also show their true side and hope they don't become weird about the money later / it changes them so you don't want to be friends any-more or do you check their handling of the information from the start and only befriend those who aren't turned loopy by the money?

I hide it from them as long as I can.