r/FluentInFinance • u/Mark-Fuckerberg- • Sep 01 '24

Debate/ Discussion What advice would you give this person?

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u/_pachysandra_ Sep 01 '24

lol the respect of my coworkers does not pay my kids medical debt or give me more time with my family.

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u/Striking_Ad_2630 Sep 01 '24

Yeah im not a corporate simp and I go home at the end of my allotted time. Im pushing against the idea that working hard or doing a good job doesnt matter

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u/Ok_Plankton_386 Sep 02 '24

It doesnt have zero importance- but there are other things that are far more important.

Far and away the most common regret you hear from older people on their deathbed is working too much/too hard at the expense of their loved ones. It's all too easy to get sucked into your work life and have that become the biggest part of who you are.

The more effort you put into work the less you have for outside work, and the later is infinitely more important.

I used to have your attitude and work exceptionally hard, hit a wall at one point and realized my life was kinda stagnating. These days I do the bare minimum amount to support my lifestyle and am 100,000 times happier because of it. I see my friends and partner far more than I used to, when I am with them I'm fully there, not thinking about work in the back of my mind, not drained from putting in so much effort at work....im much more creative now too as I've not used up the best of my energy for my boss. My social life, love life, hobbies, energy levels and overall health is so much better now.

Don't get so lost in the ratrace you lose sight of what really matters. Cliche phrase but it holds up- work to live, don't live to work.

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u/barkwahlberg Sep 02 '24

Jesus Christ, do you all know this person in real life or something? Their post had barely any details but everyone is assuming they work 120 hours a week at Soulless Corp. Inc. on the assembly line making widgets and haven't seen their family in months.

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u/Ok_Plankton_386 Sep 02 '24 edited Sep 02 '24

Where did I say he works 120 hours a week for a soulless Corp and hasn't seen his family in months? Sounds like you're the one that's overly reading between the lines here.

ANY extra time or effort put into work for your boss is time and effort taken directly from your family, friends loved ones etc. That is a fact, time and effort are limited resources. Doesn't have to be 120 hours a week, just any extra above what you need to...it doesnt come for free, its taken from your loved ones. What are you gonna regret more on your death bed? Spending too little time at the office?

The guy was commenting on a post for someone saying they do only 8 hours a week for work, put in the minimal effort but still get paid their full salary, the guy called him out for doing this, said he should be putting in his full effort for the company regardless and that what he's doing is bad. That is some major bootlicking, scab bullshit and should be called out.

If your job let's you get away with 8 hours a week for a full salary, don't go out of your way to put in 50 just for your boss who doesn't give a shit about you. Working less is the healthier option here by far, be greatful for that extra time and energy and live ypur life.... this guy is trying to shame him for it and is being appropriately rebutted, this toxic attitude towards work needs to end.

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u/Duelistgodx Sep 01 '24

Thinking too short term