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Re:How Much Is a Fun Job Worth? by Tichy on Thursday September 13, 2012 @08:46AM (#4515843)
"But, that's OK."

What makes you say that? I don't think it is OK. I am also a father and soon will be a husband. I'd say being a father makes work even worse, because it prevents me from spending time with my child.

I suspect you think it is OK because most people have to work to sustain their lives. Not all of them, though.

Would you still think it is OK having to work if you were the only one doing it?

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Re:How Much Is a Fun Job Worth? by gadders on Thursday September 13, 2012 @09:22AM (#4515980)
I think if you are only responsible for yourself, then you can absolutely please yourself where you work and for how much.

I take the point that I think you are making though - I wouldn't take an extra £X,000 if it meant I never got to see my daughter during the week because I was working 20 hour days. I would say that is different to generally just not enjoying your job though.

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