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"Good chunk" is hard to disagree with. In general, we've implicitly agreed to bad terms, and assume we must work until the "retirement age" of 65. In most devel
by the_gastropod 9y ago
"Good chunk" is hard to disagree with. In general, we've implicitly agreed to bad terms, and assume we must work until the "retirement age" of 65. In most developed countries, wages are high enough for this to be completely optional. By being slightly less materialistic, a ~10 year career is possible for above average salaries, and a < 20 year career is possible for most salaries.
Doing something that's not your passion for 40 hours a week for 10-20 years is a heck of a lot more tolerable than doing it for 45 years.
- count 9y agoOr get paid to do something you enjoy doing. And then it's not 'a bad terms' deal, it's awesome.
- Sleeep 9y agoJust because you enjoy doing something doesn't mean you will enjoy doing it for 40+ hours a week for 45 years. I actually do enjoy programming and I get paid (well) to do it but going to work is certainly not "awesome," and I would not do it if I didn't have to. You could absolutely love caring for children but hate being a child care worker because of dealing with parents and issues like abuse and negligent at home among other reasons.
- exergy 9y agoI could spot a mustachian a mile away! :-) Also, I am a big fan of _not_ making your hobby your vocation. The job should not be meaningless, but filing your taxes, looking for gigs, networking etc. when all you really enjoy is getting on stage and playing your guitar, is not a recipe for lasting romance about being a rockstar.