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Good Years, Year 1

Benjamin, on the other hand, was employed as a store manager, but of a smaller, government-owned company, Big Wheat Enterprise.

With these jobs, Reuben earned a very impressive salary of 3000 shekels of silver each month, and Benjamin earned a decent salary of 1800 shekels of silver.

Now, the big difference is that Benjamin led a common life, and stuck to the teachings of the wise men. Saving a minimum of one-tenth part of his income was one of the rules that he always abided to in life. On the other hand, Reuben continued with his “boss” mentality, and lived extravagantly like one, seemingly just to flaunt to others that he was doing well. Reuben’s motto in life was “so long as I spend less than what I earn, I will do well.” Benjamin had much to say about this, but he was just the little brother, and knowing Reuben’s ego, he knew that Reuben would not listen to him.

By that time, Reuben was already into his thirties, and was starting to worry about finding a wife. In order to attract the maidens of Egypt, he decided to buy the latest chariot, the Camey A4 upon receiving his first pay check. Although it had a high monthly instalment of 900 shekels of silver, it was “affordable” by Reuben’s motto as it was lesser than his income.

“It is essential for my lifelong happiness”, he thought to himself, “Moreover, I’m a supervisor at Camel Travel, it’s only fitting for me to drive the latest Camey A4!”