Speaking from experience, having a large wage doesn't do much to you day to day. It juts means you have flasher stuff, more stuff, and more flexibilty in what you can do and buy, and where to go.

My 64k a year this year has largly gone on rent, 2 cars and clothes. My job eats my life, but it's that kind of job. I can enjoy my pay through doing things both alone and with friends/family when I get chance, but most of the cash goes on material items.

This doesnt get me down as it would some. I couldn't go back to earning less though, I like my 2 cars, and my Armarni jacket etc etc etc. I know it's all bollocks - just 'stuff' and my feet are on the ground, but it does it for me.

Money doesn't mean happiness - for some.