With respect, I'm not going to argue with someone who doesn't want that life, but the numbers are leagues higher to live depending on purchasing everything, especially superficial purchases, and most people can't even afford a home within that system anymore, so they are forced to find other means of survival at this point.

You do you, so long as you're happy!

I must add that focusing your energy towards working for yourself is infinitely rewarding. All that time spent is time I enjoy.