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The article seems to malign the priorities of people who choose to focus on work, referring to the phenomenon as "toxic productivity." How about you mind your o
by TechBro8615 5y ago
The article seems to malign the priorities of people who choose to focus on work, referring to the phenomenon as "toxic productivity." How about you mind your own business? This is peak victimhood culture – if you don't want to dedicate your life to your career, great. But nobody owes you anything – live and let live.
Yes, of course nobody should expect you to work outside the bounds of an agreement. But similarly, nobody should be able to tell you to work less. If you want to go "all in" on your career, you have every right to do that, and nobody competing with you can credibly complain about it.
We all have different priorities. Don't force yours on others. But also don't be surprised when someone outcompetes you at something they prioritize more than you do. If you want a well-balanced life, don't expect to beat everyone who's working 24/7 at their career.
And if you do choose to go "all in," do it for yourself, not for someone else. If you're sacrificing everything to work 24/7, you should maximize the leverage by targeting a high upside. Found a startup, don't sell your days to a mega-corp. Just remember that anyone you hire doesn't have the same priorities as you. That's the trade.