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They're not eager to do it for its own sake. They're eager to do it because they think it's their only shot at a comfortable lifestyle. There's no reason this

They're not eager to do it for its own sake. They're eager to do it because they think it's their only shot at a comfortable lifestyle. There's no reason this should be the case. There's no reason anyone in this country should have to worry about having a less-than-comfortable lifestyle, given how much food, energy, and various necessary and luxury products we're able to produce. It's only the case because of the massive income inequality we have today.

hn_throwaway_99 5y ago
> they think it's their only shot at a comfortable lifestyle. That is patently ridiculous if you've ever known any Goldman Sachs interns or medical residents. These folks all have plenty of much easier options for having a comfortable lifestyle, and they know it, but it would be a comfortable lifestyle with certainly less luxury and prestige than GS banker or doctor. That is basically my whole argument, that there are a subset of people who will work super hard just because they want to be at the top of the totem pole. Arguing that these type A folks think that working 80-100 hour weeks is "their only shot at a comfortable lifestyle" is laughable.