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Re:A Kid, a Minor Bike Accident and a $19,000 Medical Bill by bwc150 on Thursday November 26, 2020 @03:45PM (#25223398)
> if you can afford the top level shit you'll have a good time, some would argue even a better time than anywhere else

This makes working hard/smartly in order to be able to do this incentivizing. Rather than just sitting back and enjoying the life/work balance and less working hours

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Re:A Kid, a Minor Bike Accident and a $19,000 Medical Bill by lm28469 on Sunday November 29, 2020 @12:28PM (#25246509)
Yeah ok, but maybe, just maybe, accumulating wealth and gadgets isn't the be-all and end-all of life for everyone. If some people want to be in the rat race until 65 they're free to do so. I personally have better things to do with my limited time on this earth.

> Rather than just sitting back and enjoying the life/work balance and less working hours

What's wrong with enjoying life once your needs are met ? If I'm happy working 35 hours a week why would I work 42 hours a week ? If I don't want to buy the next new shinny toy why would I bust my ass for extra money that I won't need ?

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