Topic: When will we stop living for the weekend? Escaping the 9-5 life. - page 5. (Read 870 times)
I will say I like 9-5 jobs with leave and some allowances given and constantly. The problem I have with most employers of labor is that they underpay the staff for a good job they are doing in their organization. I also love remote work but the point is the employee welfare.
What is keeping many people from living a full free life without being tied to a particular job that only gives you 2 days off per week is the means, if you can not afford such life style then you must one way or the other work to sustain your livelihood.
Right now there is nothing more i need than leave my job completely but my income is not going to sustain me much if i don't have a steady income stream, so what to do
Many people want it but only few can afford to leave that way.
For now, people only work just to survive. Rather than leaving their job and find nothing to sustain their basic needs, i guess it’s just better to stay with their job and continue to work. And they get used to it after working for years. However, what we make in life is always our choice. If you want to change what you are used to, then go out from your comfort zone. There are a lot of side hustles that is paying well, you just have to stabilize your finances first so that if this side hustle will gone in an instant, you will not starve to death. Right now there is nothing more i need than leave my job completely but my income is not going to sustain me much if i don't have a steady income stream, so what to do
Many people want it but only few can afford to leave that way.
On the one hand, I don't want to complain; through the last few years of working, I've been on vacation four times, from 2020 to 2022, which isn't bad at all. On the other hand, I'd like to constantly travel and explore new destinations, the majority of which we'll never experience through this way of life.
Time freedom is what mainly motivate many people to turn out as entrepreneurs as they are entirety in charge of their schedules without having to get a ratification from any boss before spending their time where and when.
OP if you want to live the kind of lifestyle you desire then being an employee won't grant you that, while on the other hand becoming a successful entrepreneur in such a competitive business environment as we have today isn't an easy task and many persons fair for failure of it and decides to settle as an employee with little or no vacation at all.
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Telling me that my minor savings in Bitcoin are going to settle me for the rest of my life isn't going to cut it, because the majority of us won't ever have enough Bitcoin to retire.
It may not be enough but it's good to have bitcoin as a retirement plan no matter how little but it would be more safer for you if you diversify your retirement plans into other investment too apart from bitcoin alone. Am not trying to be pessimistic but careful, no one presently can be really certain about the future of bitcoin in the next 15-20 years ahead. Quote
Are you satisfied with this way of life, or would you prefer to live a different way? What would you like to change and how? Personally, I'm clueless and not satisfied with the idea of spending the rest of my life like this.
If we always complain then we will be sad and never grateful, many people are busy working without thinking about anything else during holidays, if you feel bored with the work routine then it's time to stop and look for another life, for example being a farmer or raising goats, live otherwise variations are boring.
You know, we are often educated with same formula since getting admission in school, weekdays school and weekend off. For most people, cycle repeats until person retires, by then one is too old to few things. Solution I see is this Mark Twain's quote, "Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life."
You said you enjoy travelling, why not try to turn that passion into source of income, for example you could post your travel experiences on sites like hive.blog — I have seen users making decent $ from travel blogs there, you could also learn digital skills that allow you to work from anywhere, and live nomadic life-style. YouTube and Wordpress blog are also usual options.
You said you enjoy travelling, why not try to turn that passion into source of income, for example you could post your travel experiences on sites like hive.blog — I have seen users making decent $ from travel blogs there, you could also learn digital skills that allow you to work from anywhere, and live nomadic life-style. YouTube and Wordpress blog are also usual options.
I feel content and accepted in my current lifestyle, especially when it matches my own experiences and expectations. Even though my job seems a bit more stressful now than it was before the pandemic, I still feel fortunate to still be able to work compared to many others. I also have a dream to travel everywhere with my family and friends, but with my busy work schedule, it is difficult to fulfill it at the moment, but I will still try to accumulate assets. Then there will come a time when dreams will come true. Trying to save time together as well as managing work will help a lot.
Are you satisfied with this way of life, or would you prefer to live a different way? What would you like to change and how? Personally, I'm clueless and not satisfied with the idea of spending the rest of my life like this.
I am not satisfied with what I have achieved - but I thank to God. I really regret not being an obedient servant, after all whatever I have now is only temporary. We live in a mortal world and we don't only live to eat, drink, sleep and work, but we have a responsibility for ourselves, life and the hereafter. At least that's what my spiritual master taught me - and I believe that.The routine of life must be carried out - but don't forget to be grateful for all the blessings. Honestly that I really feel that we need to have a better sense of gratitude than before, this will give peace of mind and heart in living life. But before that, don't regret life - but we have to get better day by day.
If I interpret the circle that you mentioned, it is someone's ambition when they see the market is crashing but they don't have enough funds and are responsible for entering. the alternative is to borrow again in the hope of covering the lost investment value due to cut losses.
Very relatable and real. I admit Investments like Bitcoin can be another option but always involve risks and the results cannot be predicted with certainty. I also feel that even though the percentage is small until now, with uncertain market conditions, my investment estimate has decreased, especially if circumstances force me to leave the market with a loss percentage of almost 30%. This is the trade trip and patience is required here.
Speaking about bitcoin investment then it wouldnt really be just that right that you should be anticipating that your investment on it would really be setting you free on a 9-5 job because it would really be basing or depending on how much you had put in or invested on it.You cant really just make yourself that financially free if you do able to hit up 2x-10x maximum with your Bitcoin holdings even if you do have some significant savings and this is why its not really that good on having this kind of mindset or belief because it cant really be just that possible. In life reality on which we do really need to have a job to make ourselves able to Very relatable and real. I admit Investments like Bitcoin can be another option but always involve risks and the results cannot be predicted with certainty. I also feel that even though the percentage is small until now, with uncertain market conditions, my investment estimate has decreased, especially if circumstances force me to leave the market with a loss percentage of almost 30%. This is the trade trip and patience is required here.
survive on day to day living which it is really a normal thing but there are ones who are really tending to get away from this cycle of life on which they would really be working for the rest of their entire lives.
This is why they would really be going or taking into a path on which they do seem that gives out chances on having that freedom and would be able to enjoy their life more without minding about
those dayoffs or whatsoever in correlation with having a dayjob.
Time passes, and we have nothing to look forward to. We watch our lives pass, and the only thing we're looking forward to is the weekend or 20 days per year of paid time off. We're working a whole year, from 9 to 5 and sometimes even more, at someone else's business just to have an approximate of 20 days of vacation and two days off per week, with many of us having one or even none per week. Is it just me, or does this life sound completely depressing to me? Our ambitions are completely crushed by such a daily routine; our days off are mostly to get things done around the house and to rest. By the time that happens, the day has passed, and we have to go to work again.
At least where I'm at, having two days off per week is considered extremely lucky and privileged, especially if it's two days in a row. Personally, I only had one day off per week, and it honestly wasn't enough. On the one hand, I wanted to get things done around the house and rest, but on the other hand, I didn't want to stay inside doing practically nothing to enjoy myself. Thus, the single day off wasn't even close to being enough. Certainly, I'd be better off with two consecutive days off, but still, is that how you want your life to be for the next 10–20 years, or even more?
On the one hand, I don't want to complain; through the last few years of working, I've been on vacation four times, from 2020 to 2022, which isn't bad at all. On the other hand, I'd like to constantly travel and explore new destinations, the majority of which we'll never experience through this way of life.
Do you believe that there's a true way to escape this vicious cycle, or are we doomed to live like this forever? Telling me that my minor savings in Bitcoin are going to settle me for the rest of my life isn't going to cut it, because the majority of us won't ever have enough Bitcoin to retire.
Are you satisfied with this way of life, or would you prefer to live a different way? What would you like to change and how? Personally, I'm clueless and not satisfied with the idea of spending the rest of my life like this.
At least where I'm at, having two days off per week is considered extremely lucky and privileged, especially if it's two days in a row. Personally, I only had one day off per week, and it honestly wasn't enough. On the one hand, I wanted to get things done around the house and rest, but on the other hand, I didn't want to stay inside doing practically nothing to enjoy myself. Thus, the single day off wasn't even close to being enough. Certainly, I'd be better off with two consecutive days off, but still, is that how you want your life to be for the next 10–20 years, or even more?
On the one hand, I don't want to complain; through the last few years of working, I've been on vacation four times, from 2020 to 2022, which isn't bad at all. On the other hand, I'd like to constantly travel and explore new destinations, the majority of which we'll never experience through this way of life.
Do you believe that there's a true way to escape this vicious cycle, or are we doomed to live like this forever? Telling me that my minor savings in Bitcoin are going to settle me for the rest of my life isn't going to cut it, because the majority of us won't ever have enough Bitcoin to retire.
Are you satisfied with this way of life, or would you prefer to live a different way? What would you like to change and how? Personally, I'm clueless and not satisfied with the idea of spending the rest of my life like this.
Spot the American? Many countries in places like Europe give people 30+ days off a year, which is 6 weeks and companies can sometimes boost that up to 35 years with long service thrown in. That allows people in those countries plenty of time to explore new places or just chill out for a week. Do not think everyone in the world faces this dilemma. Maybe you should also be grateful for 20 days, because you might not have any safety net at all in the poorest countries of the world with zero holiday built into their contracts (if they're lucky enough to have such a thing). Enjoy those weekends and make the most of them, but in reality you need to learn how to invest in companies who will generate a passive income for you.
Breakthrough? Create your own business. That is the only way way to break the cycle. But as we all know, not all people has the capability and eagerness. Some are contented with earning 5 digits from their work and there's nothing wrong with that. But if you are seeking for more and tired of waking up early just to be stressed out for the rest of the day then be your own company. It'll be a win-win situation. Try and succeed or try and learn. If you'd succeed then good but if you don't, then for sure you'd appreciate what you have at your job. It is not easy to run a business. If it is, then everyone should be a millionaire by now. But that's now how simple things are.
Creating your own company has other issues; there's no panacea when it comes to businesses. You're taking far greater risks; you may work even longer than 8 hours and suffer from stress due to all the responsibilities; there's a great chance that you might have even less personal time, especially during the first few months of its foundation. You'll escape the 9-to-5 reality, but you might find yourself in another loophole.Dear Op, it looks like, you have been motivated by Andrew Tate's talks, HAHA. as i have seen some videos of him in which he talks about Matrix. Means, the same as your post. , people are stuck in this life and in daily work, living the same life every day. Some of them, Like you, got tired of it but i have seen only a few who really enjoy this life. As, according to my vision, i think we should not think that we are stuck in the matrix but instead we are just burdened up with so much work and less rest has encouraged us to make some bold moves that we don't want. Such as resigning from that work.
No, i am not satisfied with this type of life but i have not in any job which goes from 9 to 5. But i have seen 98% of people in my surrounding, who are working 9 to 5 and earning not so much money that they can not fulfill their own wishes. Which really makes me think to avoid such a lifestyle. So, i find a way of online earning through freelancing, but you know what, that is way more worse than a traditional job.
Andrew Tate's videos are rubbish, and I'm certainly not motivated by them. It's simple logic that I'd rather have a more thrilling life than constantly look forward to something coming to an end. Every day we're anticipating when our shift will end, when the week will be over to have the day off, for Christmas or Easter vacations, and time flies by without us acknowledging how important that is. No, i am not satisfied with this type of life but i have not in any job which goes from 9 to 5. But i have seen 98% of people in my surrounding, who are working 9 to 5 and earning not so much money that they can not fulfill their own wishes. Which really makes me think to avoid such a lifestyle. So, i find a way of online earning through freelancing, but you know what, that is way more worse than a traditional job.
If I interpret the circle that you mentioned, it is someone's ambition when they see the market is crashing but they don't have enough funds and are responsible for entering. the alternative is to borrow again in the hope of covering the lost investment value due to cut losses.
Very relatable and real. I admit Investments like Bitcoin can be another option but always involve risks and the results cannot be predicted with certainty. I also feel that even though the percentage is small until now, with uncertain market conditions, my investment estimate has decreased, especially if circumstances force me to leave the market with a loss percentage of almost 30%. This is the trade trip and patience is required here.
Very relatable and real. I admit Investments like Bitcoin can be another option but always involve risks and the results cannot be predicted with certainty. I also feel that even though the percentage is small until now, with uncertain market conditions, my investment estimate has decreased, especially if circumstances force me to leave the market with a loss percentage of almost 30%. This is the trade trip and patience is required here.
Do you believe that there's a true way to escape this vicious cycle, or are we doomed to live like this forever? Telling me that my minor savings in Bitcoin are going to settle me for the rest of my life isn't going to cut it, because the majority of us won't ever have enough Bitcoin to retire.
Dear Op, it looks like, you have been motivated by Andrew Tate's talks, HAHA. as i have seen some videos of him in which he talks about Matrix. Means, the same as your post. , people are stuck in this life and in daily work, living the same life every day. Some of them, Like you, got tired of it but i have seen only a few who really enjoy this life. As, according to my vision, i think we should not think that we are stuck in the matrix but instead we are just burdened up with so much work and less rest has encouraged us to make some bold moves that we don't want. Such as resigning from that work. Are you satisfied with this way of life, or would you prefer to live a different way? What would you like to change and how? Personally, I'm clueless and not satisfied with the idea of spending the rest of my life like this.
No, i am not satisfied with this type of life but i have not in any job which goes from 9 to 5. But i have seen 98% of people in my surrounding, who are working 9 to 5 and earning not so much money that they can not fulfill their own wishes. Which really makes me think to avoid such a lifestyle. So, i find a way of online earning through freelancing, but you know what, that is way more worse than a traditional job. Because you have to work day and night to get clients and once you get clients you have to win their trust by working hard and with honesty. This also makes me furious because i have to work way harder in freelancing. But there are its own benefits too, like if i want to take a break from it, all i have to do is save some money and can ignore all of my clients. If you do not like the way you are living then instead of asking us you must ask yourself that which type of life you want. Because in my thoughts, you must not be in favor of getting numerous leaves and less work with more money. And we all know that is so fictional (haha). So all i can say, buckle up and work hard to achieve something. or you can make some new innovation and collect funds on it and can become an entrepreneur.
I dislike working as officer in some location that I wouldn't normally go. I think this life creates unhappy people. I always treated Bitcoin as a way to leave this kind of life. My main purpose in life was always to liberate myself from full time work as soon as possible. Now I spent 6 years of my life working. When I turn and look back I see that only time I was bit happy was covid days when I was paid without working. I learned importance of generating money in life so I can only do things that I always wanted to. Only tiny minority hits this goal. I wish I was part of them.
well not all workers get a good day off. If you hear someone has up to two days off a week that I think it's a decent enough place to work because in my area they don't even allow Sundays off. some workers actually only get days off when they are sick, they will not get money when they are not working, there are no days off, if a day off is the same as no money. this looks annoying i prefer to open my own business and looking for additional in crypto investment.
It's not how life should be lived. However, it is due to the way the system has been set up that society may continue to develop and move in a dynamic manner. When I think about it the way you do, I also get sad and depressed, but what makes me happy is returning every day to my family and the sincere and loving friends I have in my life.
As a person who managed to get out of that life before, I can tell you that this side is not that great. I mean we are talking about a situation where you need to constantly work and that means that when you have your own business, every hour is a working hour. This is not a problem if you are a wealthy person and that means you could keep grinding as easily as you want.However, if you end up with some trouble and not really make that much, like lets say you make as much money as a salary you could earn, then it would be terrible. I am making nearly twice as much as a salary so I am happy, but in no means I am rich, I am just doing alright, I can't really go out and like do whatever I want, I still have so many things I need and can't even afford them. So all in all, if you are spending all your life and still not making enough money, then 9-5 could be better for some people.
Another thing that people don't like working in 9-5 work could also be the culture of the workplace. Office politics sucks a lot for the many although I would hella run if I experienced a single office politics. It's worse than just ending up in a dead-end job.
Yeah office politics sucks, there's always a crab mentality or forcing you to play dirty, working on someone company will not make you develop if you keep thinking about other people's opinion. If you're different from them, you will get bullied and discrimination, just because you're good and put more dedication than them.But become a businessman has similar risk too, it's not office politics, but there are more risks to make your business bankrupt.
A freelancer is more comfortable if you want to avoid external problem and your mental health would be healthier.
Many people feel imprisoned in the cycle of working for a job and having little time for personal fulfillment or following their hobbies. It is critical to build a growth and change-oriented attitude. Be open to new chances, pursue personal improvement, and never stop learning. Life is a journey, and you can make it more full and enjoyable by being adaptive and open-minded. There is no generic answer, making incremental changes to align your life with your beliefs and pursue your hobbies can lead to a more fulfilling and purposeful living.
It seems difficult to get out of the routine that you have been doing for years because when you get out of that routine, it means you have to leave the job that has supported your life. Even though we seem to hate the job, we have to admit that it is the job that has provided the greatest support in our lives.
But I think there is a way out of that circle of routine because you already know crypto and you can use it as your retirement later. If you've invested in Bitcoin (I'm sure you have) as well as altcoins, you can expect to make big profits during altcoin seasons and bull runs. You just save the profit and use it when you retire and keep working as usual until your retirement comes.
But if you think that the profits you can make later in the altcoin season and bull run could provide more money than your salary for years, you can apply for early retirement and enjoy the benefits of your crypto.
Satisfied or dissatisfied, like it or not, this is a choice we make and we have another choice, which is to invest in crypto. And I suggest you stay optimistic about having more Bitcoin for your retirement later. You will surely smile enjoying retirement later by having Bitcoin in your hands.
But I think there is a way out of that circle of routine because you already know crypto and you can use it as your retirement later. If you've invested in Bitcoin (I'm sure you have) as well as altcoins, you can expect to make big profits during altcoin seasons and bull runs. You just save the profit and use it when you retire and keep working as usual until your retirement comes.
But if you think that the profits you can make later in the altcoin season and bull run could provide more money than your salary for years, you can apply for early retirement and enjoy the benefits of your crypto.
Satisfied or dissatisfied, like it or not, this is a choice we make and we have another choice, which is to invest in crypto. And I suggest you stay optimistic about having more Bitcoin for your retirement later. You will surely smile enjoying retirement later by having Bitcoin in your hands.
only could stop once we become financial independent but generally for someone that works 9-5 that would never happen.
mainly because the wage aren't sufficient enough in building financial to be free from working, heck even for daily needs it hardly sufficient.
moreover, you'd be too busy that you can't do some business in your free time, quite literally you are putting so much focus on something that don't even give you good money.
the only way is you invested in stocks and cryptocurrency but then again will the returns will be that much? maybe starting new business from scratch and resigning is some other way need to be considered.
mainly because the wage aren't sufficient enough in building financial to be free from working, heck even for daily needs it hardly sufficient.
moreover, you'd be too busy that you can't do some business in your free time, quite literally you are putting so much focus on something that don't even give you good money.
the only way is you invested in stocks and cryptocurrency but then again will the returns will be that much? maybe starting new business from scratch and resigning is some other way need to be considered.
I actually agree with you it is hard to start our own business and we actually need capital and lot of thing including knowledge. Resigned from 9-5 job is risky too if we don't have money.
Sometimes Im just like OP but the difference is Im not work 9-5 but full time crypto but the hurt truth is the salary sometimes is not enough to do enjoy life
that is why having a stable job and having stable income is really good with that kind of situation because there are really times that it is not good profit in cryptocurrency that is why others tend to have another source of income but again there are times that is good that can last you few months or years but if you do have family to feed then having a stable jobs is best
This norm that we currently have is truly difficult for most of the people but there's just no other choice for most since we all need to survive. Yes, you can choose to start your own businesses or try anything that generates money while you sleep but does everyone even have the required time and money to dedicate on that? Especially those that only have minimum wages and are even breadwinners. Most say that you have to take a risk if you want to succeed which isn't wrong by the way. The only problem is that if it isn't just your well-being that you are risking but also the well-being of the people relying on you. And even if it's just you, not everyone really succeeds. Some run out money, hope, faith and even time.
But whichever the case, everything still depends on the perspective and attitude of a person towards life itself. That is why there are people who achieve their dreams and people who only manages to survive.
But whichever the case, everything still depends on the perspective and attitude of a person towards life itself. That is why there are people who achieve their dreams and people who only manages to survive.
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