Which was better, the former or the latter???

1. Pocket money from Dad was Rs. 200/- per month, in that we were not only able to eat stomachs fill, but we were able to save too!!!
   Now we earn a sum of more than 20K, we have no idea where it goes, let alone saving it!!
   
2. 6 subjects per year, 6 different teachers! One project since we joined and just one manager!!
   We used to make notes; we used to study for ranks!! Now we scan thru our mails; we struggle for our ratings!!!
   
3. We have still not forgotten the people in the next section!!! Now we don't even know who sits in the next cubicle!!!
   After getting back from a tiring play, we used to do our home work!! Now who knows/cares about home; all we do is just work!!!
   
4. We knew our history and economics!! Now let alone reading books, we don't even catch up with the daily news!!!
   We had an aim in life; backed by our teachers!! Now we have no idea about the future nor do we find any one who would tell us anything!!!
   
   Now just ask yourself,
   
   
   Which was better, the former or the latter????