points by lnenad 2 days ago | 0 comments
Do you get satisfaction from your work? If yes, then that statement is irrelevant for you. If not then clock out at 5pm and do stuff that brings you joy and satisfaction.
[–] Rebuff5007 1 day ago
[–] lnenad 1 day ago
I mean as with any other blanket statement it's not a single variable, right? But if I feel like my work is torture I'm not gonna give it extra time and effort. If I feel like I'm enjoying myself, then I'm not even looking at it like I'm doing anything extra. But I mean it's just my opinion.
[–] Frieren 1 day ago
That's a great argument to continue consuming drugs. It is not just what you get, you also need to take a look at what you miss.
Been satisfied with what you have is a good thing. But should not stop you of seeking better things.
[–] lnenad 1 day ago
Building software makes me happy. I understand lying in a cave with a PC for 80 years isn't smart and that's not what I'm suggesting (if your statement implies this). I'm also not saying this is a single variable that guides my decision making process around how I use my time (or how others should). But it's different to how I'd feel if I hated my job and some brogrammer on linkedin suggested grinding is the way to go as money = bit*es.
Even if you get plenty satisfaction from work, I think its important to invest in other parts of your life (family, health, hobbies).