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Re:Tell HN: I have the perfect job, why is it not enough? by perfectjob on Monday July 11, 2022 @03:24PM (#32060569)
I pretty much optimized my life around my young kids. That's why I got a remote job (before covid) and only work four days. I genuinely believe it will be the best investment in my lifetime, and I will look back and be proud I made that decision.

> I learned that I needed to create happiness where I was, not try to find it elsewhere

I fully agree, but it's really hard to do so even if you know that's the right way.

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Re:Tell HN: I have the perfect job, why is it not enough? by mooreds on Monday July 11, 2022 @04:29PM (#32061371)
> I fully agree, but it's really hard to do so even if you know that's the right way.

Yes! I agree it isn't easy to do this and I struggle daily, but haven't found a better path.

Certainly alcohol, partying, entrepreneurship, clubs, sports, travel, and adventure (the main paths I've tried) haven't succeeded in providing immediate happiness without effort on my part. (They all had their good aspects, don't get me wrong, but nothing intrinsically made me happy all the time and I was always left wondering "what's over there".)

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