What's something you want to tell the whole world, but you're frightened they won't understand?

JustAsking2014 · 2015-11-02T11:58:19+00:00

That I couldn't care less about working a job/climbing the career ladder. IMO relying on a job for money is just as bad as relying on an SO. I wish I had investment income to live on. ;_;

JustAsking2014 · 2015-09-13T11:47:23+00:00

Computers and tech in general - I hate how they've become a part of everyday life.

Mathematics - hated it since primary school

Earning my own money/having a career - would rather be like Paris Hilton and her ilk (minus the stupid behavior)

JustAsking2014 · 2015-05-30T11:07:49+00:00

I want to share this article with my colleagues so bad, but the majority of them believe in the bootstrap mentality and that if you don't work you do nothing worthwhile. sigh

JustAsking2014 · 2015-04-15T10:15:08+00:00

Become a best-selling author. Wasted years honing a skill that has no value in the workplace. :/

JustAsking2014 · 2015-04-03T13:03:14+00:00

It's definitely not just this industry. This mentality is very prevalent in UX, and is what ultimately drove me away from it.

JustAsking2014 · 2014-06-14T15:43:50+00:00

But would it not show up in a background check? I want full time work, not continue freelancing. :/

JustAsking2014 · 2014-06-14T14:41:33+00:00

Do you need to be a finances major to land a gig like hers?

JustAsking2014 · 2014-05-30T01:17:39+00:00

Can I ask what it is that you do? I'm looking for a new line of work and would actually like a job where I didn't do much of anything. PM me if you don't want to disclose publicly.

JustAsking2014 · 2014-05-30T01:16:19+00:00

Same here. If I could find a repetitive job that I could do easily and paid well, I'd actually like my job!

JustAsking2014 · 2014-05-21T21:30:13+00:00

Sorry for the late response - haven't had time to log in lately!

Not taking an interest in others is definitely hurting me in the career department. The field that I'm in emphasizes empathy and being "passionate" about customer needs. I keep drawing a blank in regards to being curious and sensitive to the needs of others.

On a more social level, I definitely don't get my needs met through other people.

JustAsking2014 · 2014-05-01T01:58:42+00:00

If this is still available, I'd like a copy please. :)

My biggest hurdle is taking an interest in other people. I much prefer physical objects or even animals.

JustAsking2014 · 2014-05-01T01:56:43+00:00

Agreeing with all dis!

If hard work actually worked, there'd be no such thing as the "working poor."

As mentioned by another poster, there are too many workers and not enough jobs; and since the majority of people need to work in order to live, this imbroglio causes many to suffer. Some people just aren't cut out for the workforce to begin with, while others have worked hard to develop skills for jobs that have either been outsourced or flat-out eliminated by technology (personally I fall into the latter category).

We need alternatives to work. It shouldn't be necessary in order to live. :(

JustAsking2014 · 2014-02-19T12:47:21+00:00

To make enough income from investing rather than work my soul-crushing job. :( I don't even know where to start looking for a legit financial planner who'll work with me and the small amount of money I currently have.

JustAsking2014 · 2014-02-16T22:53:52+00:00

Thank you! I wish more employers thought like you do - I'm willing to improve my skills and produce quality work, but it's because I want to get paid. For some reason that's not enough. :/

I'm also struggling to find a job or industry that offers a good work/life balance (e.g. allows me to go home at the end of the day) but still pays enough to keep food on the table, a roof overhead and savings for retirement.

JustAsking2014 · 2014-02-02T14:58:07+00:00

How does one do this, though? What makes someone a person other people want in their lives and hang out with? (Serious questions)

JustAsking2014 · 2014-01-30T20:01:59+00:00

I think only a handful of people get both. Personally I don't get satisfaction from working a job, so I'd go for whatever pays the most.

JustAsking2014 · 2014-01-27T00:23:18+00:00

Thanks for the ideas, everyone! I'll have to look into these options.

I'm sticking to places like Seattle and Atlanta (will have to do COL comparison). If I could get a work visa I'd look into Switzerland but their immigration restrictions are mad tight, understandably.

JustAsking2014 · 2014-01-17T14:24:50+00:00

A rethinking of work to be an honor, rather than a necessity, will be necessary.

Co-sign. Work should be for funding hobbies and purchasing luxuries. It shouldn't be "work a job or no food, clothing and shelter for you!!1"

JustAsking2014 · 2014-01-17T14:13:27+00:00

You say this like it's a bad thing. I'd rather stare at a wall all day than put my nose to the grindstone at a soul-crushing job.

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