What’s it like to grow up mega rich? Private jets, posh schools, elite credit card – but there’s a dark side, says one billionaires’ son
With 15 luxury homes, a private island, an Amex Black Card and plenty of staff, being born to stinking rich parents sounds amazing – but one son of billionaires discloses on Quora that it’s not that simple
What is it like to be born into privilege? We are not talking about rich or even ultra rich, but mega rich. We are talking about billionaires, the utmost upper echelons of society – or to put it simply, the elusive 0.001 per cent of the world.
Holidaying is travel by private jet to exotic locations or a private island. Home is plural; you have one on every continent or in multiple locations in several countries.
But beyond the opulence and extravagance, there is a dark side: the threat of kidnapping, societal pressure, and more. A self-described billionaire on Quora shares his tale:
“My parents are billionaires. My father is an investment banker. Most of his money comes from being the son of a real estate tycoon. My mother was born into an old-money family. I do not know for sure how much money they have since 1) I’ve never once asked and 2) even if I did ask, I don’t think they’d discuss that with me.
“But you don’t need to know a number to know that you have access to more money than an average person will make in their lifetime.
“What’s it like to be a child with billionaire parents? Well, I certainly wanted for nothing. From the moment I was born, I was able to have nearly anything that I even thought of desiring.
Being the offspring of two billionaires is terrifying. It’s utterly frightening
“Whatever I wanted, I got. It was as simple as that. Want to get a car? Sure, I’ll call the guy. I had my own American Express Centurion Credit Card (or as some people call it, a Black Card). I could buy nearly anything I wanted without worrying or even glancing at the price tag. Looking back as an adult, it’s actually kind of repulsive.
“Growing up was kind of like a vacation. We travelled constantly. We flew in a private plane and would always stay in the best hotel suites. We had (and still have) 15 homes around the world, including a private island.
