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I've worked frequently where 40 hours is long in the rear view mirror by the end of the week, but it's completely unsustainable over a long term period. I saw a

I've worked frequently where 40 hours is long in the rear view mirror by the end of the week, but it's completely unsustainable over a long term period. I saw a few friends I'd not seen for a while and when they asked what I'd been up to all I could think was "um, work?", which completely defeats the point of working. Building something awesome is, well, awesome, but for the most part you also need to have a life and enjoy yourself.

jiggy2011 14y ago
Yes, I had about 6 months to a year where I didn't really do anything but work and pay off debts. The worst part is meeting up with friends who you haven't seen in a while and realising that you are officially the most boring person in the world because you have nothing interesting at all to talk about. It wasn't even like I was building something exciting that I could talk about.
- nicholassmith 14y ago
  Yep, and then after a few experiences like that you suddenly really you need to have some life. I started changing my priorities around so I can actually spend time with my girlfriend and friends. No point earning money if you don't use it to enjoy it.
- xradionut 14y ago
  Then you realize that all they have to talk about is television or sports teams or LOL cat pictures or the toys they bought on credit.
  - pilgrim689 14y ago
    ... or recent travels or instruments they play or people they've seen or concerts they went to or adventures they've had or sports they play or side projects or dates or ...
    - xradionut 14y ago
      That's only the retired folks and trust fund kids...