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It’s not an either/or. Having a good nest egg gives you the option of working less or working on something more fulfilling (that still generates income)
by granshaw 5y ago
It’s not an either/or. Having a good nest egg gives you the option of working less or working on something more fulfilling (that still generates income)
- oneplane 5y agoThat is true. But following some 'masterplan' that involves "Get a PhD, get a crappy bonus-oriented job that you hate in a place that you hate, quit everything to retire" is just another variation on the other general flows ("go to school, get a job, find love, get kids, get a house, get the kids to go to school, become a grandparent"). None of those are going to suddenly 'buy' you happiness. It also doesn't mean going 'against the flow' or 'doing the opposite' is therefore 'better', it's just that there is no guaranteed plan that makes life meaningful and nice. If you are following some common flow and it turns out you're not happy doing that, try and modify instead of 'keeping your head down and powering through' or some nonsense like that. Especially if you have options.
- burntoutfire 5y ago> If you are following some common flow and it turns out you're not happy doing that You assume people are actually capable of being happy. I find it highly questionable.