The Computer Age Nouveau Riche

The Royalty of the western countries was given a jolt when there raised a new class of people who were financially equal to them and who were more capable if not more than them. This was the coming of age of the computer era or the era of virtual living. The highly qualified and knowledgeable icons of the world of computer, software, hardware which has now invaded every field and every walk of life has now been proclaimed the latest edition of the nouveau riche. Though their lives are made up of hard work, grit and determination, their copious income has today become a cause of envy and resent among the old school of the nouveau riche. The new computer age nouveau riche has an ever escalating bank balance, swanky cars, chic electronic devices with features out numbering the other, and a lifestyle which one could only dream of before the advent of globalization. They are more confident, bold and daring than their predecessors and at the same time have a much grounded attitude which is more the effect of the life of the rags before it turned to riches. This new age of the rich have a better sense of using money than their older generation as today one sees growth and development and no stagnation.

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