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Ah the American Dream; continuing to work until near-death instead of enjoying life on this planet.

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You're assuming they aren't enjoying working. I tried not working, it was boring. I'd rather be productive.

You're assuming if you're not working, you're not productive.

I have hobbies like woodworking, gardening, homesteading, camping. Many of those are productive, and I'm seldom bored.

It's also okay to enjoy your work, of course.

He is assuming if you are working, you are productive. That is the problem.

I'm assuming that if you're getting paid, you must be producing something of value. It may not be something everyone values but somebody values what you're doing enough to pay you.

I'm so sorry.

Productive work is the best way to enjoy life, in longterm, that I know. Why would I switch to something else while I'm still able to work? (Full disclosure: only worked in gamedev for my 11 years of professional experience).

Because you could be doing whatever you want to do, instead of what your boss or board of directors or CEO wants you to do.

I would say that we absolutely don't need work to be happy, we need hobbies. A job can be a hobby, if you really enjoy it. But the vast majority of people don't really enjoy they work, and don't really have an option to switch to a job they would love.

Ah Hacker News, constantly downvoting people into the void for the smallest of reasons. :) Cheers.

Would you please stop posting unsubstantive comments here? You've done it a lot, and we've asked you several times.