Finding something you love to work on, that truly benefits the world is the trick.
Otherwise, and for 99% of people: works sucks, and it's a scam to rob you of your energy, see: The Matrix
It's *really* sad that people equate not working with being lazy etc. I'm guessing - American? In actuality, the world is a mysterious and amazing place, and there isn't enough time for any of us to read any significant fraction of the great literatry works, learn a language or two, learn to draw and paint and sculpt, or play any number of instruments, or do any of the countless things you could be doing if you weren't imprisoned by your work.
The full time job prevents you from doing these things, therefore a full time job prevents you from growing and maturing as a person. And your wife and kids would rather have you come home alive with life, vibrant, intelligant having enriched your life all day, rather than slaving away at a keyboard working for profit (paid in fiat no doubt).
OP was 100% right! Also, some of us understand that and design our lives so our job IS outside in the fresh air and sunshine.
When you can find me a part-time job that pays the mortgage, puts food on the table, and pays for gas and other misc expenses, then I'll listen. Otherwise... a full time job it is!Otherwise, and for 99% of people: works sucks, and it's a scam to rob you of your energy, see: The Matrix
It's *really* sad that people equate not working with being lazy etc. I'm guessing - American? In actuality, the world is a mysterious and amazing place, and there isn't enough time for any of us to read any significant fraction of the great literatry works, learn a language or two, learn to draw and paint and sculpt, or play any number of instruments, or do any of the countless things you could be doing if you weren't imprisoned by your work.
The full time job prevents you from doing these things, therefore a full time job prevents you from growing and maturing as a person. And your wife and kids would rather have you come home alive with life, vibrant, intelligant having enriched your life all day, rather than slaving away at a keyboard working for profit (paid in fiat no doubt).
OP was 100% right! Also, some of us understand that and design our lives so our job IS outside in the fresh air and sunshine.
I live like no one else today so that I can live like no one else tomorrow. And that includes working a full time job so that I can retire quickly and comfortably and have the monetary freedom to do whatever I damn well please.
I could be a bum too, but that would limit the possibilities of what I want to do/explore/see/learn in the future. 
I'm just teasing. You're probably right.. I am not a stoner, plenty more to my life than smoking pot. 