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"I recently got an email from a hedge-fund trader who said that though he was making millions every year, he felt trapped and empty, but couldn’t summon the cou

"I recently got an email from a hedge-fund trader who said that though he was making millions every year, he felt trapped and empty, but couldn’t summon the courage to leave." I don't find it surprising. Many people feel that way about their job. It must take a lot of courage to leave such a lucrative career.

gesman 13y ago
It's arguably better to feel empty about million dollar occupation vs. feeling empty about poorly paid occupation.
- rpicard 13y ago
  It's arguably better to feel empty about a poorly paid occupation than to feel empty about being unemployed. It can go on for a while, but it doesn't mean people shouldn't address their problems.
  - gesman 13y ago
    ...starting with definition of the problems...