Money and Power
He who has the money has the power. That is what they always say. Is it true? Does money really bring power? As Jimmy Neutron tells us, through his story, it brings power, but also loneliness.
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Jimmy Neutron was 16 years old when he got his first real job. He was a nuclear physicist. He was making $16,000 a week.
Associated Press: "Now Jimmy, when you got your first paycheck, how did you feel?"
Jimmy: "I felt wonderful."
AP: "How did your friends and family react?"
Jimmy: "My friends and family reacted exactly how I expected them to. My mom and dad were very proud. You should have seen their faces when I showed them my first paycheck; it was priceless. Sadly, my friends weren't so happy. Sheen and Carl thought I was a stuck- up jerk and…"
AP: "Were you?"
Jimmy: "Of course not. I mean, I don't think I was. Come to think of it, after all those times together, I can see how they could think that. Anyways, Sheen and Carl stopped being my friend."
AP: "How about Cindy and Libby? What happened with them?"
Jimmy: "Well, Cindy got really jealous, and she made my life a living hell, more so than she had before. Then, she disappeared off the face of the earth. I don't know what happened to her. And Libby, well, she didn't say anything to me, ever again."
AP: "What happened after all your friends abandoned you?"
Jimmy: "Well, I went into a state of deep depression. I started drinking heavily. I started becoming violent, and I got into fights. My parents didn't know what to do, so they kicked me out on my ass, and told me not to come home until I was cured. That was 5 years ago now. Since then, I checked into and completed rehab. I am fully rehabilitated and ready to make my way home. Speaking of which, I should be on my way."
AP: "One last question before you go?"
Jimmy: "Absolutely, fire away."
AP: "In your opinion, does money change people?"
Jimmy: "Absolutely. Hell, if I could go back in time, I wouldn't have taken that job. I would rather have family and friends than money."
AP: "Well said, Mr. Neutron, well said."