Unless someone is in an uber-elite level of wealth, I don't consider them above me. More privledged than I am, yes, but not better in any way.

I can get jealous and frustrated with people who've basically had things handed to them, because it is so far beyond my experience. I had to work my butt off for the things that I have. My T actually has a huge school debt (more than mine) and he had his actual education paid by scholarships - he just blew a lot of money on silly things. I told him he was an idiot for doing that, basically. Sure, it made me a bit jealous... but I know how to budget my money better and my debt is smaller despite paying for every single thing by myself. I just try to spin it to see what I gained vs what someone else has gained.

I'm from a working class family. I'm now technically middle-class based on my education and my job. I actually get more frustrated with people who earn more money and have less education than I do - my field doesn't pay very well despite the education level required (well, it pays well, but not when compared with other professions or many jobs that don't require more than highschool!). Someone who has the same or higher education level as me? Good for them!

At the same time... I'm of the firm belief that everyone I meet is better than I am at something - and that I am also better than they are at something.

But my own T? Is a social worker, so we're fairly even in our education levels. He's got things in his life that I don't, and I have things in my life that he doesn't. I don't feel intimidated by him in the slightest - maybe if we were playing sports I would, but not when it comes to his job.

Anyway.... I do believe I've just rambled on, sorry!