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To think most jobs are boring and do not give people fulfilment ?

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HavefunGomadLivingInTheCity · 10/03/2026 14:59

Perhaps day 80percent maybe even 90 ?

it’s just a way to get money and pay bills and live and maybe have a few holidays and treats etc Along the way

I just find it fake how younger generations are told they need to find something that going to make them feel so good

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LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 10/03/2026 15:02

HavefunGomadLivingInTheCity · 10/03/2026 14:59

Perhaps day 80percent maybe even 90 ?

it’s just a way to get money and pay bills and live and maybe have a few holidays and treats etc Along the way

I just find it fake how younger generations are told they need to find something that going to make them feel so good

Most jobs are a means to an end I think and I do think that younger people are given unrealistic expectations.

It has taken me nearly 40 years of my working life to find something that I adore and find fulfilling.

Lovemycat2023 · 10/03/2026 15:02

I read once that you should aim for a job you enjoy 60% of the time (so three days out of every week if you’re FT) which I think is realistic. I enjoy a lot of my job, still have some frustrating or boring days though.

faerylights · 10/03/2026 15:00

I work a job I absolutely adore. I feel incredibly lucky to be able to do what I do - day in, day out.

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