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eternalankh t1_j67g5rv wrote

If I could just choose "no work" without sacrificing much quality of life, I absolutely would. I have never in my life been so bored that I thought, "I need a job."

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Fangore t1_j67spzm wrote

I didn't work last year. Unfortunate circumstances, but I lived at my moms unemployed for a year.

Was never bored. Kept myself busy. Learnt so many skills that I was proud of.

I never understood the concept of "oh I'm not working so I'm bored."

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Shreddersson t1_j694ah6 wrote

I mean its clearly brainwashing. Why would you think about going to a job when you are bored? Its like choosing to watch paint on a wall dry other than being happy.

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NotNewTwoReddit t1_j6at2ak wrote

Personally, I'm really bad at motivating myself to do anything if, in my head, I don't "have to". When I have a job, I "have to" work. I like working just to get out of the house regularly. I work for family though and also enjoy the company of my coworkers a lot, so maybe not the normal circumstances but still.

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