A working life
When I read the article below, it did make me laugh. However, when looking at it deeper, it also make me think about a few things.
I remembered seeing a painting once (unfortunately, I can't remember who the painter was), but basically they captured the image of workers going to work each day like robots. Sometimes I feel like this too. It becomes a monotonous experience and I feel like I'm on auto pilot!
Lately, I've also read news commentators proclaiming how recent studies have shown that in the western world we are working even harder each day to support our lifestyle. A lifestyle you cannot even enjoy (ie: the big house, the nice car, etc...) because people are spending more time at work and by the time they get home, it's already dark! To add to this, those that have families, spend a partial chunk of their incomes on childcare and they too suffer from not being able to spend quality time with their child/children. This in turn makes parents feel very guilty and they end up spoiling their child/children out of guilt for working so much. A vicious cycle then occurs as these children will grow up to be so spoilt, materialistic and consumers themselves. Worse still they do not learn to appreciate the things they receive as we push through becoming such a disposable society.
I know I seem to sound bleak in my views, but I hope after reading this post, you too will take the time to breathe and reflect on your own lives.
Recently, my husband and I went off on a little holiday break and it was great for the soul. To be away from the office and to do what we really wanted and to just enjoy the day was very relaxing. Having time out from the hustle and bustle of life is definitely a must and I highly recommend it.
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That was a wonderful poem (poetically)! The western world is suffering something call "work overload" which is hurting the worker and his/her family. Hopefully in a few years your website will make it big so you don't have to go on auto pilot at work :D
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Submitted by Marketing Deviant (not verified) on 19 August, 2008 - 15:55.@Marketing Deviant - Thanks for putting a smile on my face. I just believe there is more to life than spending so much time in the office. And yes, I am working hard to changing all this :)
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Submitted by Marie on 20 August, 2008 - 10:59.I love how cheerful the poem sounds despite how horrible the tasks and events sound.
You're right though; people nowadays are working so hard for their cars, their houses, their kids, that you usually don't see them anymore or truly appreciate everything. Vacations and time off are good ways to try and appreciate all that you have.
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Submitted by Maria (not verified) on 2 September, 2008 - 04:25.@Maria - Having a break or vacation certainly allows one to refocus on what is important in life and also just to live each day and embrace the moment so we can appreciate it even more.
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Submitted by Marie on 4 September, 2008 - 11:02.In this economy, it seems like more and more companies are so focused on running lean that they pile more and more hats on their remaining workers until they get burned out. I'm not sure that's going to change any time, but this is a good reminder to everyone that work is just work and that we need to find a balance in life. Thanks!
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Submitted by E.L. (not verified) on 20 September, 2008 - 08:26.all the members of my family was shocked when I resigned from work. I was already a junior executive at the the age of 23 and everybody was thinking that I could make it big in the company. but i didnt like staying in the office the whole day. there were even times I had to stay for 16 hours in the office because I had to attend to several meetings.
after my resignation, i started looking for a new job but I didnt pursue my applications just because I didnt feel right about it. Now I am a freelance writer, and I have to admit my salary here is lower than when I was still working for a company but I have a couple of friends who are teaching me how to earn more. That's why I'm blogging, because I have always loved to write and i love books too.. I hope you guys can help me with my quest for financial independence. :)
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Submitted by Sah (not verified) on 23 September, 2008 - 05:09.Just wanted you to know the Dr. Seuss poem made me smile. Thank you.
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Submitted by bartolomo (not verified) on 2 October, 2008 - 23:52.@Sah - Thanks for sharing your story. I admire that you are following what you believe is right for you. I wish you much success in being a freelance writer and most of all in doing what you love the most.
@Bartolomo - Glad to hear that this poem made you smile :)
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