Ever see any billionaires? (Page 1/2)
sourmash JAN 06, 09:38 PM
A few years ago sitting at a stop sign a Mercedes was approaching. The A-hole didn't use a turn signal but turned while I waited there thinking he was going straight. So I did the right thing and blew my horn at him. The old dude turned to wave like I was a friend and was surprised I was scowling and throwing my hands up. "Nice signal!", I yelled and pulled off. About 3 months later, same damn thing. Same damn Mercedes. Same damn confused look on his face when I blew the horn. The guy is about 80 something and an obvious menace.

I found out who he is by someone that works at his place. He's the owner and a multi-billionaire, lol.
So yesterday at the same stop sign, here comes that same Mercedes. Signaling. YES! But he never glanced my way to wave.
Hank is Here JAN 08, 12:01 PM
I don't know that I have ever seen or met a billionaire. But it sound as if they guy you saw at least worked for his billion(s) since he has a company and job, and employes a person you met. And if he has the same car for a few years then it doesn't sound like he is too lavish with his wealth.

I forget where I heard or read it a while back but I think the most common car(s) for millioaires are F150's and the Toyota Camry; it wasn't some fancy expensive luxery car/brand. [But I think a top line F150 these days can sticker at or near 100k]
maryjane JAN 08, 02:17 PM
I've seen a few and met a couple of billionaires back when a billion was a lot of money.
Bill Clements when he still owned SEDCO and Bunker Hunt tho I'm not sure if that was before or after the silver debacle.
Met JP Owens Sr many years ago at the Petroleum Club in Lafayette La. He was a billionare on paper but was mostly regarded as an asshat..acted like it that day too.
olejoedad JAN 08, 03:34 PM
I've known several very wealthy people in my life.

They were all very busy, and had a terrific work ethic.
sourmash JAN 08, 04:08 PM
This guy is quite humble they say. His office had ratty carpet while the rest of corporate was redone. Seems friendly.
randye JAN 09, 04:00 AM
Met a few and have broken bread with some them.

It comes with the territory when your family is involved with professional motorsports / Indy Car.
steve308 JAN 09, 09:07 AM
Yes a couple and I know why they are billionaires..... neither of them reached for their wallets when the check came.

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Jonesy JAN 09, 09:36 AM
Can't say I've ever met a billionaire, at least not knowingly..

I met many, but also know quite a few millionaires though. I've got quite a few friends that come from very wealthy family's.

Back in my 20's i was a bartender at our "local" (Its way out in the middle of nowhere lol) yacht club. Basically everyone there was a millionaire.. Giant golf course, surrounded by lots of giant mansions.

The people at this particular club tended to come in different categories and personalities..

1) The older retired millionaires that are just enjoying the fruits of their life long labors. Always very chill and nice people, and usually the best tippers, lol.

2) The younger more middle aged guys/gals that are successful, but still working hard on whatever they do, often doing business deals right in the club.

3) The very young that inherited their money, that usually just sat around the pool all day drinking. Not a whole lot of these, but a few.. With one guy we often had to "escort home due to often being in a drunken drugged out stupor.

4) Then there were the local and state politicians that were there a lot, doing whatever they do, but they rarely if ever spoke to me, unless they were ordering a drink, or getting a snack. Never rude or anything, just not very talkative like many of the regular members.

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sourmash JAN 09, 09:42 AM
Now that's a job you get full spectrum of classes of people. I've seen the lottery multi-millionaire twice at clubs and noticed the tenders and waitresses knew him by name (actually his nick-name). He must tip well.

A high school friend always wanted to be Sonny Drysdale. Driving Mopars, looking for a party, spending Daddy's money.
The politicians are probably aware that engaging in conversation is business. Spend business time where it's best spent.
Another school friend achieved millionaire status. He said if he retired now he'd drink himself to death.

Millionaire status is different in San Diego and Vancouver, obviously.

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Jonesy JAN 09, 10:02 AM

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Originally posted by sourmash:

Now that's a job you get full spectrum of classes of people. I've seen the lottery multi-millionaire twice at clubs and noticed the tenders and waitresses knew him by name (actually his nick-name). He must tip well.

A high school friend always wanted to be Sonny Drysdale. Driving Mopars, looking for a party, spending Daddy's money.
The politicians are probably aware that engaging in conversation is business. Spend business time where it's best spent.
Another school friend achieved millionaire status. He said if he retired now he'd drink himself to death.

Millionaire status is different in San Diego and Vancouver, obviously.




Yeah it was an interesting job for sure, i was there for a little over two years.. It was a good paying job for a young college kid.

But at the same time, there was a pretty racist vibe there. Basically all of the cooking and cleaning staff were black, and per club rules they were not allowed to interact with the members in any way for any reason, and i would rarely if ever see them until the club was closed for the night and they came out to clean. All the staff that had to interact with members were white.. And there was no black members at all.

Keep in mind this was 20+ years ago, it may be different now.

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