[HeyZuess]

> At that point, aren't you well past the point where more money brings more happiness, even in high cost-of-living places?

I think there are a few different types of people, some who think money buys happiness and too that I disagree. It however can buy other things, comfort, security, even freedom.

> Why not find a job that's fun and fulfilling?

Making money doesn't mean that it is not fun or fulfilling either. Some people also get value in their life from working hard. Working at a FAANG for example, you might work on a project used by millions if not billions of people, some people would find a sense of achievement in that.