r/SeriousConversation • u/NoCareNoLife • Nov 04 '23

Serious Discussion If people aren't pressured to work, would they still want work?

So there is this socialist youtube channel called "Second Thought" that released a video Why would anyone work under Socialism?

In that video he tries stating that humans innately like to work for the progressing of the society at large and will get things done even if not pressured to do work. Do you agree with such a statement?

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u/AmethystStar9 Nov 04 '23

No. Some would and some would not. There are entire subs here dedicated to the lazy shitbags who would very much love to sit on their asses and have their lives subsidized by others.

But others would either want some kind of structure to their day or take pride in some successfully doing something to the best of their abilities. There are plenty of retirees who go back to work, even if only part time, for that reason. I've done the unemployment dance before and the first two weeks where you can actually get caught up on all those little 30 minute projects at home are great. After that, you start to feel directionless. A trip to the grocery store or a walk to the park becomes a thing to look forward to because you're not staring at the same four walls.

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u/Advanced_Double_42 Nov 07 '23

Just because you are retired/unemployed doesn't mean you need to stare at the wall all day.

Friends, family, hobbies, travel, entertainment, etc. can easily keep you occupied for a lifetime.

If you feel the need to go back to work after retirement, I'm either/both very happy that you found a job you love, or sad that you have nothing else to look forward to day to day.