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Posted on 1/13/25 at 7:52 pm to Rebel
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And now you are upset that younger people have more drive and other successful midlife people aren’t on your exact time schedule?
No, the people I’m referring to are much older than I am. And I also wouldn’t call it a midlife crisis. More of a took a look around and said wtf moment.
This post was edited on 1/13/25 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 1/13/25 at 7:55 pm to Chef Curry
Posted on 1/13/25 at 7:57 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
My father told me the worst thing you can ever be in life is average. My life experience has shown me that he was 100% correct.
Let me be clear though. The world needs average people to do average work. So may God bless you people that are only interested in punching a clock.
Let me be clear though. The world needs average people to do average work. So may God bless you people that are only interested in punching a clock.
Posted on 1/13/25 at 7:58 pm to BigApple
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Just remember, you will never get into the $500k a year range without making it your life.
Simply not true. It has to be a big part of your life for some time, but not your entire life
Posted on 1/13/25 at 8:00 pm to Chef Curry
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More of a took a look around and said wtf moment.
Kind of the definition of a midlife crises.
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No, the people I’m referring to are much older than I am
Doesn’t that mean they aren’t on your same life schedule?
I’m beginning to understand why you are embracing mediocrity.
Posted on 1/13/25 at 8:02 pm to DCtiger1
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Simply not true. It has to be a big part of your life for some time, but not your entire life
You are correct … but you can’t just clock out once you leave the office
that’s what I meant Posted on 1/13/25 at 8:05 pm to Chef Curry
I’m a blue collar guy and there’s times I wish I was more like them. I’ve left a lot of money on the table in my life. However I do well enough and my kid actually likes me so at the end of the day I guess I made the right choices.
Posted on 1/13/25 at 8:07 pm to Chef Curry
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I admittedly wanted to be one of these types in my early 20’s. However, currently at the age of 35, I’ve gotten to the point where I value time with my wife (no pics) and toddler children over chasing a buck for a shitty corporation.
THIS. I was there at about the same age. I am now fifty and have not put my name in for a new job or step up in ten years. Just said fuk it I am happy and make enough money and get plenty of time off in my job now. I don't need anything from anybody and that corporate lifestyle is not for me any longer. Just enjoying life and family and time off. Keeping it simple I call it.
Posted on 1/13/25 at 8:13 pm to Chef Curry
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What makes these people tick?
$.
Posted on 1/13/25 at 8:13 pm to Chef Curry
I'm with you. I worked in the corporate world for 35 years. The last 4.5 yrs, I've worked solely for myself. I look back and see some much wasted time working that inefficient system. Be wary of people whose identity is totally dependent on what their position is or what their role is within the company. The reason is if that it's threatened, they will do anything to maintain that position or role because that's where they think their value lies. Guys, life is short. I still remember working offshore during the summer while in school. You marry, have a family go to work for a company, and it flies. Like the song says, you blink and your kids asking for the keys to your truck. A man's life is more than the abundance of his possessions. You won't regret building relationships with family. That's something money cannot buy. Beware of the corporate die hards however. Not demeaning hard work at all. It's what I've witnessed those types of folks do to others as they maintain their role in a company. It can get pretty downright evil.
Posted on 1/13/25 at 8:13 pm to FLBooGoTigs1
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THIS. I was there at about the same age. I am now fifty and have not put my name in for a new job or step up in ten years. Just said fuk it I am happy and make enough money and get plenty of time off in my job now. I don't need anything from anybody and that corporate lifestyle is not for me any longer. Just enjoying life and family and time off. Keeping it simple I call it.
You sound pretty similar to me. I do the best job that I can while I'm there, but I don't care about climbing the corporate ladder any further or adding much more stress or responsibility to my life
I'm good if that means I won't make as much money as I could.
Posted on 1/13/25 at 8:15 pm to Chef Curry
I feel like I have to work as much as possible.
I'm a print/written media dinosaur trying to compete with new age media.
I'm a print/written media dinosaur trying to compete with new age media.
This post was edited on 1/13/25 at 8:16 pm
Posted on 1/13/25 at 8:15 pm to Chef Curry
quote:YES! Coworker is the type to always try to 1up everyone. Is at retirement age now and brags he wants to work another 10 years.
Has anyone else gotten to a point in your career where these types annoy you?
Posted on 1/13/25 at 8:16 pm to Chef Curry
Some people want to put their kids through college (and leave them something), don't want the mother of their children to work, and don’t want to have to live “where the schools are good”
Everyone’s measure of success is different
Everyone’s measure of success is different
Posted on 1/13/25 at 8:17 pm to Chef Curry
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What makes these people tick?
Insecurity, inadequacy, no life, etc.
Posted on 1/13/25 at 8:18 pm to Havoc
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Insecurity, inadequacy, no life, etc.
I fit all of that description
Posted on 1/13/25 at 8:18 pm to Chef Curry
Yes. I'm long over the work text messages during weekend and holiday mornings.
Posted on 1/13/25 at 8:19 pm to fallguy_1978
Yep same. I do my job the best i can but don't make me go out of my way because I wont. If you get some side eye when asking me a question that means, NO. I learned this from my guys a couple years back
Life is short and dammit I am not a slave to my job so I plan on "living life" and enjoying it.
Life is short and dammit I am not a slave to my job so I plan on "living life" and enjoying it.
Posted on 1/13/25 at 8:20 pm to Relham10
One of my good buddies went down this rabbit hole some time ago.
Every time we get together and shoot the shite with the guys, he hijacks the conversation and talks about his job. It’s sad and annoying as frick.
Every time we get together and shoot the shite with the guys, he hijacks the conversation and talks about his job. It’s sad and annoying as frick.
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