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fun work > tedious work > unemployment

not sure why so many people feel like factoring fun into what job you want to take is so unthinkable, or that it's just a false dichotomy between the ideal job and unemployment

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you are describing the ideal which is not a reality for many many people as it is not common

it's a trade-off; you need a job but you typically interview at several places, collect offers, and weigh them according to various criteria. all the pro-fun posters are saying is that "enjoy the job" is a very highly ranked criterion for us.

this is known as privilege

it's definitely a privilege to be able to find a fun job! but note that I'm not saying that everyone should hold out until they find one, I'm pushing back against the dour people who are convinced in their heart of hearts that "it's a job, it's not supposed to be fun" and that you are being an idiot for thinking it's even possible to find a job you really enjoy.

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