Would you work if you didn’t have to ?

[Inliverpool1]

Not as in won the lottery but as in it wouldn’t change your world beyond adult company and a bit of a life outside the house ?

Yes. I love my job.

Yes I do but I don't have to. Only 3 days a week and have only just gone back to structured employment after 10 years self employed but so far I am loving it.

I tried not working, but it didn't suit me. Much happier now I'm working PT.

Yes, but doing something I wanted to do rather than needed to do.

I'd rent a big workshop, buy lots of woodworking kit, make furniture and probably give it away for free

I don’t have to work but I do. Work motivates me a lot.

I took a year out a while back and hated it. Felt like I had no routine, and discovered how lazy I’m capable of being! I’m not great at self-care and, unless I have a reason to put on a bra/do my hair/dress nicely, I often slob around in a t-shirt and yoga pants, and just stay indoors.

I like the structure of a working day, having a reason to dress nicely, having the challenge of work.

I've worked for 44 years. Employed and self employed.

I'm now in a full time, quite challenging job, employed.

Born in October 55 I get to stop in 2021.
I cannot wait!

I'm hoping to supplement my pension by working part time self employed but doing something I really enjoy.

I'm much less productive now I have more time. The busier you are, the more you fit in.

I think the idea of not working is sometimes better than the reality.

I don’t have to. We could live comfortably on just dh’s Income and have. I work part-time because it allows us to live very comfortably and keeps me actively employed in case something bad happens.. all I would need to do is ask to be assigned an additional client or two to up my hours. We have thought about me working full-time and him just quitting because I make more than he does, but our arrangement just suits our family better.

I mostly work for that “what if” scenario, but I do enjoy it. If I could have the same security without working at all, I would quit because I would rather be a full-time artist.

Depends on where my income comes from

If ibdidnt need to work because oh earned enough, then yes I would still work. I wouldn't give up my financial independence for anything. I like knowing if dp walked out, financially, I am fine.

If it was personally wealth, no I wouldn't.

We just about manage, a few luxuries, so can't complain.
I haven't worked post dc, as wanted to be a sahm. Kids grown and now looking for something for a day or so, for something different.

I think anyone who works who doesn't need the money and has a family are stupid, but we are all different, with different ideals.

I'd drop down to something with seriously short hrs or I'd do voluntary work instead. Had 3 months off last year and loved it. I need something to get me out of the house but I feel much freer and more productive if I'm not fitting it round 9-5.

I've just gone back part time after being a SAHM for 14 years. Financially I don't need to work but this job came up and is perfect. I can work from home when I need to so there's no stress if the kids need anything. I wouldn't go back full time unless I had to.

Nope

Yes - I work 2.5 days a week though financially we could get by without. I like my job and it keeps me sane!

I think anyone who works who doesn't need the money and has a family are stupid, but we are all different, with different ideals

Wow. What a horrible thing to post when others have shared their reasons on this thread.

No, not a chance. I'd be quite happy at home with maybe some volunteering. I am dropping down to 3 days a week in September (I work in a school) and can't wait.

If I really didn't need the money, then no I wouldn't work.

But I'd volunteer in my local cat sanctuary (my dream)

Yes - but part time. I was a SAHM for almost 3 years and although I loved it I am loving working two days a work.

I work at a wee local cafe a couple of days a week and the couple that runs it are honestly the nicest bosses I've had so I'd definitely keep working for them my second job however I'd drop in a flash 🤣

Nope. I'd be a full time student.

God no!

Yes - fewer hours and not shifts. Something I find interesting preferably not involving the public lol

I work very part time, and will be working at the same place until I retire in a few years. Even if I could give it up I wouldn't, I'm lucky that it's really, really part-time and I like it a lot. Then I'll get a job in a charity shop 2 days a week, as I feel that I have to have some structure to my day/week and also it gives me a sense of my identity as me, rather than someone's mum.wife.grandma IYSWIM.

Yes. I married and had ds late so I worked full timeuntil I was nearly 40. Then I had ds and stayed home until he was in school full time. Then I got a part time job which I’ve had for 10 years now. Ds is going to University in a year - I cannot imagine him being away and me home all day.

I’m 56 and still spry! My job is low stress and I can pick up more hours if I need to. Low paid but that doesn’t matter to me. I’m part time but work no weekends, holidays or evenings (which is Very rare) and have $ to spend on luxuries like Kindle books that I don’t feel guilty about. I plan to keep working until ds is done with university and then I will re assess.

@Inliverpool1 I don’t have school age children. Intellectually my job doesn’t challenge me so l think a masters may give me that

@Gottalovesummer l would love to volunteer at a cat sanitary! I would want to bring all of them home though....