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Is it weird that, I don’t really ever want to return to work, yet I do want more money !

46 replies

LardLizard · 26/01/2019 13:46

For holidays and fun stuff,don’t get me wrong I can’t complain this year we will be going on holiday four times
I just want even more holidays

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ErictheGuineaPig · 26/01/2019 13:50

I don't think I'd use the word weird, no.

Spoilt. Detached from reality. Entitled maybe. Who is supposed to provide you with this fun lifestyle of multiple holidays a year if you can't be bothered to work for it yourself?

SarahAndQuack · 26/01/2019 13:51

No, the rest of us just adore working and hate money.

Burpsandfustles · 26/01/2019 13:53

Strange post!
Is your dh a high earner op or maybe you have family money?
I love my job, I was thinking the other day I would still work even if I won the lottery, in fact I would get numerous projects running.
And be even busier! Of course you can take more risks when have more money but I digress

LardLizard · 26/01/2019 13:53

I do work but it’s for a charity voluntary

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LardLizard · 26/01/2019 13:57

Yes evening I won the lotto, I’d still do my charity work

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LardLizard · 26/01/2019 13:57

Evening ? Even if I mean !

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Bombardier25966 · 26/01/2019 14:03

You don't work, you volunteer.

What would you do if your husband left you or died?

Onceupontwotimes · 26/01/2019 14:03

I don't really like my job at the moment so yes, I would like more money and not to go to work. It's not going to happen though, is it?

Vegisgrowingwell · 26/01/2019 14:04

I think most people would like to not work and have money!!!!! Doesn't make you weird, it's why millions do the lottery each week.

MyOtherProfile · 26/01/2019 14:05

Not even a stealth boast!

sunlighthouse · 26/01/2019 14:12

Ummmm no that's not weird.

Sorry you can't afford more holidays.

LordProfFekkoThePenguinPhD · 26/01/2019 14:17

I fancy getting pocket money too but sadly my work expect me to work for it. Rotters!

TheFallenMadonna · 26/01/2019 14:17

Well, that brightened my day

TeaByTheSeaside · 26/01/2019 14:24

You poor thing only going on holiday 4 times. However will you cope?

My advice is Get A Bloody Grip!

But the situation is that in life if you want something you WORK for it. Bully for you if your circumstances mean you can afford 4 holidays a year without working.

WitchesWeb · 26/01/2019 14:26

Well the goadiness is strong in this one.

Villanellesproudmum · 26/01/2019 14:30

If you can’t afford more, how about crowd funding?

I might be a tad sarcastic. Saying that I’d be on a permanent holiday if I could.

Nettletheelf · 26/01/2019 14:33

Inspired by this thread, I’ll tell my clients on Monday that I’ll be delivering half the work for double the fee. Is that weird?

This puts me in mind of naive people at work who announce, “I’m very ambitious”. Yeah, unlike anybody else, eh? Or the twats who have read an article in the Daily Express, Woman’s Own or similar, telling them how to ask for a pay rise.

allwalkedout · 26/01/2019 14:41

I think most people would want more money for no work. Totally not an unreasonable wish. You would be unreasonable to actually expect it to happen or think you’re entitled to it.

I gave up my job...I also gave up extra money for clothes, make-up, hair appointments, holidays etc etc etc.

Enjoy your 4 holidays. Sorry to hear you couldn’t afford the 5th 🤣

ShatFic · 26/01/2019 15:30
Hmm
JaneJeffer · 26/01/2019 18:09

I recommend doing the lottery and if you win you can fling a few quid my way please. Enjoy your holidays.

RebelWitchFace · 26/01/2019 18:39

I think most people would rather not work, or do something entirely different. Just like most people would also like more money.

ScreamingValenta · 26/01/2019 18:41

You and probably 95% of the population, OP!

budgetneeded · 26/01/2019 18:43

No one really likes work, that’s why they have to incentivize with money....

AnneLovesGilbert · 26/01/2019 18:43

Book yourself a spa day hun.

tomhazard · 26/01/2019 18:50

Isn't this everyone?! Wanting to work less for more money? Unfortunately it's not realistic as you know.
4 holidays sounds pretty good really Hmm