If you were in opebo's situation, would you work?

[opebo]

ever thought of getting a woman the nornal way?

Well, I don't normally think of it, in the sense that it is not a goal, but the last time I did so was only two or three months ago.  Had a nice little 10 day affair with a teacher from another school.  Still see her around - we're friendly, but I think she only wanted to try a foreigner, not 'be with' one.

Yes I'd work, I prefer not to be usless.

Think about what you're saying.. you want to be 'useful'.  Have you ever considered too whom you are being useful?

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

I'd probably work. If I was in Thailand and such, like opebo is and had as much money as I wanted, I'd probably become a writer or a poet or something. I've always thought that would be a nice way to live, go to some tropical local and just write.

would you get, um, "companship" the same way he does?

[Alcon]

I'd probably work. If I was in Thailand and such, like opebo is and had as much money as I wanted, I'd probably become a writer or a poet or something. I've always thought that would be a nice way to live, go to some tropical local and just write.

would you get, um, "companship" the same way he does?

You ask these questions like a creepy 45-year-old asking a 16-year-old girl if she's a virgin.

[Dr. Cynic]

Well, I know that Opebo's situation is one alot of people wouldn't work... I couldn't just sit around and do nothing all day... I would have to do something I enjoyed... Of course, I wouldn't be living in Thailand either.

[opebo]

Well, I know that Opebo's situation is one alot of people wouldn't work... I couldn't just sit around and do nothing all day... I would have to do something I enjoyed... Of course, I wouldn't be living in Thailand either.

I do lots of things I enjoy, Cynic, but none of those things is 'work'.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

bump.

I was thinking about this today after finding out one of my friends quit her job and just plans on mooching off her parents for awhile because she's sick of working (they live in the area so she can live with them). As lame as living with your parents is, I kind of envy her. Of course the same thing probably will happen to me at one point before I move, but for only about 2 weeks or so.

[TeePee4Prez]

I don't think the income opebo gets would be sufficient to support the lifestyle I'd want.

So I'd probably still work, but at an easier job.

Good answer.

Yeah, I don't think I'd be working in Accounting.  Probably some volunteer work or save that money and start a business.

[Tetro Kornbluth]

As I would like to be a productive member of society, Yes.

[12th Doctor]

I have often thought about what I would do if I were to say... win Power Ball.  I have decided that I would do something small and non-stressful that still kept me active.  One idea I came up with was... if I were to go to the Virgin Islands is to buy a boat and do paid tours.

[MODU]

Yes.  The sheer boredom and lack of purpose in life would force me to work or kill myself.

[Platypus]

I'd work, save up all of my earnings (living off the parental supply) and then retire around 50.

I'd volunteer, actually.

[opebo]

Yes.  The sheer boredom and lack of purpose in life would force me to work or kill myself.

How strange.  I find life fascinating.  Work by contrast is unbelievably boring and tiresome.

Btw, after all I have been working, unfortunately, so I know just how bad it is.  I think I will be 'let go' at the end of the year though (as I don't actually 'do' any 'teaching').

[MODU]

Yes.  The sheer boredom and lack of purpose in life would force me to work or kill myself.

How strange.  I find life fascinating.  Work by contrast is unbelievably boring and tiresome.

Btw, after all I have been working, unfortunately, so I know just how bad it is.  I think I will be 'let go' at the end of the year though (as I don't actually 'do' any 'teaching').

You are not a teacher at heart, so it's not a field for you.  Very few people can actually be a teacher and love it. 

Like I've said in the past, if I've won one of those multi-million lotto's, I'd still keep working, even if it is my own business.  I need to work in order to achieve/maintain my level of self-actualization.  Sitting around, even travelling, is boring to me.  I need to be out there, doing something which benefits people on a daily basis, to remain happy.

[opebo]

Yes.  The sheer boredom and lack of purpose in life would force me to work or kill myself.

How strange.  I find life fascinating.  Work by contrast is unbelievably boring and tiresome.

Btw, after all I have been working, unfortunately, so I know just how bad it is.  I think I will be 'let go' at the end of the year though (as I don't actually 'do' any 'teaching').

You are not a teacher at heart, so it's not a field for you.  Very few people can actually be a teacher and love it.

Mainly because 1) the amount of work involved if you actually do it is unbelievable, and 2) you have to get up very early in the morning.. few things are more unhealthy.

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What you do 'benefits people'?  I find that a bit hard to believe.

Say can anyone post for me 4 computer exams for grades.. oh about 11 years old through 15?   I can't do it alone!

[Inverted Things]

What you do 'benefits people'?  I find that a bit hard to believe.

Again Opebo, your complete ignorance of economics shows. Let's look at the economic situation of MODU:
1) MODU works for a company, and the company pays him money.
2) The goal of a company is to maximize profits, so it stands to reason that MODU must be providing a benefit to the company at least equal to his salary/commission.
3) The company gets that money by selling its products to consumers. Therefore, the products the company sells benefit people. If they didn't, people wouldn't buy them.

So, if you follow the reasoning, MODU is involved (at some level) in creating a product which people are willing to pay for. Therefore, MODU's work is benefiting people.

[opebo]

What you do 'benefits people'?  I find that a bit hard to believe.

Again Opebo, your complete ignorance of economics shows. Let's look at the economic situation of MODU:
1) MODU works for a company, and the company pays him money.
2) The goal of a company is to maximize profits, so it stands to reason that MODU must be providing a benefit to the company at least equal to his salary/commission.
3) The company gets that money by selling its products to consumers. Therefore, the products the company sells benefit people. If they didn't, people wouldn't buy them.

So, if you follow the reasoning, MODU is involved (at some level) in creating a product which people are willing to pay for. Therefore, MODU's work is benefiting people.

Hah, you believe 'capitalism' is 'beneficial'.  'Economics' is not some sort of natural science, Yak, it is quite simply an apologist.. a system of propaganda for a desired political system - in the case of the one you are shilling for, political domination by the owning class.

But specifically I was asking what MODU does..  I thought he worked as a 'contractor' for the government or for an arms manufacturer.

[Inverted Things]

Hah, you believe 'capitalism' is 'beneficial'.  'Economics' is not some sort of natural science, Yak, it is quite simply an apologist.. a system of propaganda for a desired political system - in the case of the one you are shilling for, political domination by the owning class.

This replies to nothing I've said. Particularly, I never mentioned the words "capitalism" or "economics" in my previous post. I challenge you, find a flaw in my previous post without making dogmatic assertions.

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If you're asking what MODU does, it's probably better to ask "So, MODU, what sort of work do you do." As opposed to "What you do 'benefits people'?  I find that a bit hard to believe."

[Undisguised Sockpuppet]

Probably not.

[MODU]

But specifically I was asking what MODU does..  I thought he worked as a 'contractor' for the government or for an arms manufacturer.

If you're asking what MODU does, it's probably better to ask "So, MODU, what sort of work do you do." As opposed to "What you do 'benefits people'?  I find that a bit hard to believe."

hahaha . . . just forgets.  I do financial analytical work.  And as for his question regarding "benefiting others," most of the jobs I've held has benefited others fairly directly.  Being in the military obviously benefited people, as did running the university campus and my current job.  Sailing commercially benefited myself primarily (because I didn't want to give up going to sea) since my watch shifts were shared with only one unlicensed person.  If I won the lotto, I would retire from this job and either go into teaching or operating the hobby shop I discussed before, both of which would benefit people directly.

[minionofmidas]

Yes.  The sheer boredom and lack of purpose in life would force me to work or kill myself.

How strange.  I find life fascinating.  Work by contrast is unbelievably boring and tiresome.

Btw, after all I have been working, unfortunately, so I know just how bad it is.  I think I will be 'let go' at the end of the year though (as I don't actually 'do' any 'teaching').

You are not a teacher at heart, so it's not a field for you.  Very few people can actually be a teacher and love it.

Mainly because 1) the amount of work involved if you actually do it is unbelievable

Only until you've found the routine necessary to cut work and still do a good job.
Of course that applies to all jobs, but teaching's worse than most in that respect.

[bgwah]

Of course I would be working if I were in opebo's situation as opebo is a worker.

But if you're asking what I think you mean, and that is would I work if I could live comfortably without working, then no, of course I wouldn't!

[opebo]

Yes.  The sheer boredom and lack of purpose in life would force me to work or kill myself.

How strange.  I find life fascinating.  Work by contrast is unbelievably boring and tiresome.

Btw, after all I have been working, unfortunately, so I know just how bad it is.  I think I will be 'let go' at the end of the year though (as I don't actually 'do' any 'teaching').

You are not a teacher at heart, so it's not a field for you.  Very few people can actually be a teacher and love it.

Mainly because 1) the amount of work involved if you actually do it is unbelievable

Only until you've found the routine necessary to cut work and still do a good job.
Of course that applies to all jobs, but teaching's worse than most in that respect.

I would assume the routine necessary would be having the entire curriculum, 'lesson plans', tests, etc. all provided beforehand.  Alas, in this job nothing whatsoever was provided. 

I'm trying to 'create' four computer exams right now - a nearly impossible task.

[minionofmidas]

Yes.  The sheer boredom and lack of purpose in life would force me to work or kill myself.

How strange.  I find life fascinating.  Work by contrast is unbelievably boring and tiresome.

Btw, after all I have been working, unfortunately, so I know just how bad it is.  I think I will be 'let go' at the end of the year though (as I don't actually 'do' any 'teaching').

You are not a teacher at heart, so it's not a field for you.  Very few people can actually be a teacher and love it.

Mainly because 1) the amount of work involved if you actually do it is unbelievable

Only until you've found the routine necessary to cut work and still do a good job.
Of course that applies to all jobs, but teaching's worse than most in that respect.

I would assume the routine necessary would be having the entire curriculum, 'lesson plans', tests, etc. all provided beforehand.  Alas, in this job nothing whatsoever was provided. 

I'm trying to 'create' four computer exams right now - a nearly impossible task.

You're either way too lazy, know too little about the subject, or - and this is actually the most likely - are demanding too much from yourself. Or a mix.

[opebo]

You're either way too lazy, know too little about the subject, or - and this is actually the most likely - are demanding too much from yourself. Or a mix.

I am certainly one of the laziest people you are likely to meet, but I know nothing about computers (the subject they stuck me with).

[Peter]

Whilst I doubt I am in opebo's situation to the same degree as opebo, I could however choose to work minimally. However, I would get incredibly bored. I could embark on a "wealth consolidation" exercise, or basically just ensuring that my upper-middle class family remains upper-middle class, but such things don't bother me, and frankly my youngest sibling doesn't seem to understand the value of money and so could probably do with being taken down a peg or two (admittedly, at only 13, there is still time).

Ultimately, I have the opportunity to do a job I enjoy and which will allow me to live comfortably (though not to the lavish styles I could in other jobs), and so I will.