by nly on 2/23/22, 1:10 PM
Most of us probably spend 40-45% of our waking lifetime either in the office or on our way to or from the office.
And most of us will spend 30-40 years of our lives, including all your prime years, spending that 40-45% to serve somelse's desires.
Even if you in enjoy your job, the reality is work is one of the biggest parts of our lives and wrapped up in our sense of self worth and identity.
by oumua_don17 on 2/23/22, 12:09 PM
`Do your work seriously, but don't take your work seriously` is the mantra that has helped me find the right work life balance.
by jasfi on 2/23/22, 2:39 PM
I don't think it's that simple. Yes, you are not 100% your career/job, but to what extent are you? For many of us, it's a really big part of who we are. I would also say, if your work forms a large part of who you are, then consider starting your own business. I'm working on a platform to help people to do just that:
https://cxo.industriesby Wonnk13 on 2/23/22, 1:44 PM
I'm not a woulda/coulda/shoulda kind of guy, but one of my few genuine regrets is skipping scheduled vacations for client fire drills and just generally not taking more time off in my 20s. I am thankful that my perspective changed before I lost my 30s as well.
HN certainly has a selection bias toward founders and early stage employees, but I feel very strongly that your career cannot be your sole source of meaning. Be well.
by GoToRO on 2/23/22, 11:26 AM
Well you could be and be really happy about it, but if you go 100% on the job there are all the others that will go 100% in exploiting you.
by ksec on 2/23/22, 2:36 PM
That cant be right. I thought you were suppose to bring your whole self to work. And work equals you? Especially in Tech and Silicon Valley.
Unless you are suggesting to me they are wrong? Or they have been wrong for 10 years and counting?
by captainredbeard on 2/23/22, 3:54 PM
You say that but the majority of success in our society is tied to money, especially for men. That means career.
by ssss11 on 2/23/22, 9:37 AM
Very important to keep in mind.
by shetill on 2/23/22, 1:59 PM
don't think anyone associates so much with their career, it's all for money and that's my only motivation to work
by bitwit123 on 2/23/22, 9:31 AM
Amen!