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Me? No. Everyday workplace successes like good reviews, raises and promotions don't make me happier. If they did, I would work hard and try to be successful.
by throwaway131 9y ago
Me? No.
Everyday workplace successes like good reviews, raises and promotions don't make me happier. If they did, I would work hard and try to be successful.
I also don't get a kick out of winning, or satisfaction from completing a project, or a sense of comradery from pulling all-nighters with people. If I did, I would go seek it.
Instead I work 35 hour weeks and keep a moderate, negative vacation balance that I fix through pay cuts whenever possible. I go home to read good books, cuddle my girlfriend and go on long hikes with my dog.
It's worked, and I'm very happy.
- zapperdapper 9y agoI had a similar experience. I've had a few different jobs but found them all basically unfulfilling in the end. I cut down my monthly expenses drastically and now only work a maximum of three months per year - I do my old job on a contract basis. The other nine months of the year I work on my relationship, travel and write (but not for money). I've never been happier and don't miss full time work at all!