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Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
It's not that I fundamentally disagree with this type of idea in terms of long term goals, but society would grind to a halt if everyone who worked jobs they didn't like just quit and were only willing to go back to work at a job they loved.
Working for a lot of people, most people probably, is a sacrifice that allows them to do things in other areas that they enjoy more.
Sometimes it isn't as feasible to change careers or jobs, especially if $$ is a factor. There are a ton of jobs I'd rather do than my current career but they pay like crap. I've willingly made that sacrifice for a standard of living.
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I've been in "work to live" mode and it took me years to pull myself out of it, I had to significantly upgrade my skillset, completely re-evaluate my mentality towards work and sacrificed a lot of money. Competition is crazy high for fulfilling work and nothing is going to fall into your lap, it requires an exceptional effort.
Yes, things would grind to halt if everyone fully committed today, but that's not what it takes, it's a transition that takes a lot of time and effort. Conversely, if we did live in a society where people had stronger commitment to finding fulfilling work and making an exceptional effort, then I think we'd see a lot more small businesses driven by personal values, people would be a lot more productive and we'd all be better off for it.
There is so much positive change the world needs that can support a living, but creating these sorts of opportunities is impossible for people who are only interested in showing up.