So, Miley Cyrus works as hard as more than 490 (average) teachers? I think not. Next time you see someone rich and feel all gooey inside about them, I suggest that you stop for a minute and consider whether what they've actually done is worth your admiration. Money isn't the same as achievement. I don't see you making millions. What has she done? Let's see... -Started a TV show on Disney, currently watched by millions -Kick started a singing career, making billions Besides, being a teacher is the best job in the world. 8-9 hour days, weekends, holidays, and summers. My mother is a teacher at high school, and she teaches English. She works at home in the evenings, she marks and such on the weekends, oh and of course she marks and gets lesson plans sorted in the holidays. There is a widespread misconception that the benefits mentioned are so good. Also, on the topic of those rich people... If you are so discontent with them being rich and you not being rich, then aim to be rich. That's the simplest way to look at it. If an opportunity becomes available in which you can exploit then would you do it? Of course you would. That more than likely what 99.9% of the 'rich' have done.