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To: re3 who wrote (886)5/7/2003 8:18:22 PM
From: EL KABONG!!!  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 4905
 
Hi retired,

what could possibly be rewarding about having a difficult boss ?

Personal observation based on life experiences...

Self-employed people work for the most difficult bosses.

KJC



To: re3 who wrote (886)5/8/2003 7:37:50 AM
From: Wyätt Gwyön  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 4905
 
a lot of the reason people feel "good" about work has to do with social conditioning. this is a real issue for those electing a nonstandard lifestyle. the WSJ had an interesting article recently on some downsized former playahs. obviously they suffered emotionally as well as financially.

but i think there's a lot to be said for rejecting our culture of compulsive consumption and getting out of the squirrel cage of debt and workaholism. the very real human need for achievement and actualization of one's potential can be addressed in more direct ways than driving through two hours of traffic every day.



To: re3 who wrote (886)5/8/2003 6:05:14 PM
From: Earlie  Respond to of 4905
 
Retired:

I'm with you.

I've worked for myself for the last 24 years. It's a ton better than working for an organization, but it also tends to dominate your existence. If I actually do fully retire, I sure won't lack for interesting challenges. (g)

More than anything, retirement ought to allow one to put time into the things he has always wanted to put time into.

Best, Earlie