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This seems like the perspective of someone without spouse and kids. Which is fine, and I don't even disagree. But there are people for whom (and phases of lif
by kemiller 15y ago
This seems like the perspective of someone without spouse and kids. Which is fine, and I don't even disagree. But there are people for whom (and phases of life in which) a steady pace is not a bad thing at all, and not necessarily indicative of hating your job.
- amjith 15y agoHe is a professor at the University of Utah, married with two kids. I think his post represents a set of people who work hard and play hard. When you are passionate about your work, it's very hard to keep it within 40hrs/week. So your weeks look like periodic bursts of intense work interleaved with excursions and vacations. You don't have to be single without kids to have that lifestyle.
- infinite8s 15y agoYou do have to have a spouse willing to pick up the slack for you (kids don't function in burst mode - especially in the early years they need the familiarity of a regular routine). Although it is possible if you work a regular 9-5 and then continue working for a few more hours after the kids are sleeping.
- kemiller 15y agoI completely agree, but passion isn't the only way to experience joy in your work, and obsession isn't the only way to express passion.
- Hisoka 15y agoProfessors don't count. This post would have more validity if it came from someone working at Wall Street, or a huge consulting firm, or even a lawyer
- ajross 15y agoExactly. Try telling your three-year-old that you can't play this week (!) because you want to hack on a cool idea. It's bad enough to be late picking him up because work ran long.