Got in a discussion about retirement/early retirement and why people actually go to work in the first place. I know it seems obvious to answer ‘for money’ but this was off the back of the parody about a fisherman.
A businessman on holiday spots a fisherman lounging by his small boat after catching a few fish for the day.
Businessman:
“Why don’t you stay out longer and catch more fish?”
Fisherman:
“Why would I?”
Businessman:
“Well, with more fish, you could buy a bigger boat!”
Fisherman:
“And then?”
Businessman:
“With a bigger boat, you could hire a crew, catch even more fish, and eventually own a whole fleet!”
Fisherman:
“And then?”
Businessman:
“Then you could build a company, go public, and become a millionaire!”
Fisherman:
“And then?”
Businessman:
“Then you could retire, relax by the sea, and spend your days fishing!”
Fisherman:
“…Which is what I was already doing before you interrupted.”