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They specifically mentioned work as meaning-making. And no work provides meaning as raising children or spending time with my elders does, no. Once I've met my
by giraffe_lady 3y ago
They specifically mentioned work as meaning-making. And no work provides meaning as raising children or spending time with my elders does, no. Once I've met my obligations to my employer my extra energy goes into my people.
- halfmatthalfcat 3y agoI think you took what I was saying as giving exclusive meaning. Work is just a part of life. I'm not seeing anybody making the argument that work is the ultimate meaning of life.
- ilovetux 3y agoYou might not be seeing it here in these comments, but there are definitely workplaces where you are scoffed at if make a request like taking the afternoon off to go see your child play soccer. These places thrive on people forgoing any personal life in order to line someone else's pockets.
- lazide 3y agoHaving been in a situation where helping out with kids caused massive insecurity issues and resulted in major problems, and helping with non-profits resulted in being stalked by some very problematic people? Be careful what you wish for.