Politics, politics, politics (so long and thanks for all the fish)

[Rorschach]

Great story, good for listening to your core self.
I think some people are wired on the money over time stuff, and that's all good/their prerogative and sensibility. I was always in the time over money category, I'm not sure it was a choice more than had I done it the other way around I think my unhappiness would've been enormous and quite self-destructive. I have to say, I'm delighted with how it's all turned out. Again, amen for not being afraid and actually well done for getting to stuff the coffers whilst you had raw youth on your side and in your system!!!

Yes, I was lucky enough to be in a position to change tack. Most are not. And even some who are wealthy don't seem to see it as an opportunity to dial back, and actually do the stuff that makes them happy. This I truly don't understand. We are all wired differently, I suppose.

 

[robp135]

I understand this viewpoint Rob, because it is one I shared not that long ago. Getting paid well, climbing the corporate ladder, and using that wealth accumulated to buy loads of stuff. It sounds like the path to happiness. That is what I thought I wanted too for a while, but now I am on a different path.

I am generous too, but with with my time and emotion. I feel free as I am not as tied to deadlines or profit targets. And I am lucky in that I am in good place financially, I understand everyone is not like that, but I have no desire to get rich. None. I could earn double what I do, but it would come with double the hassle. fudge that.

This might come off as unambitious. It is. Let me recommend an old article called medium chill by David Roberts if you want to get my vibe.

No we’re more in sync than what you think here. To be clear I definitely agree that the buying loads of stuff part is over rated.

Seems like we are in a similar place where you have the ability to not be tied to deadlines and profit targets. I still have a corporate job but I personally enjoy it but if it ever got to the point where I didn’t I could pack it in. But without having a degree of financial freedom we would still have to be chasing it even if we do live within our means and have less material desires.

 

[Rorschach]

No we’re more in sync than what you think here. To be clear I definitely agree that the buying loads of stuff part is over rated and seems like we are in a similar place where.

You have the ability to not be tied to deadlines and profit targets. I still have a corporate job but I personally enjoy it but if it ever got to the point where I didn’t I could pack it in. But without having a degree of financial freedom we would still have to be chasing it even if we do live within our means and have less material desires.

Glad to hear it Rob. Your aspiration should be to do as little work as possible and substitute that time with the good stuff.

As a final parting shot, now that I have softened you up, I will say that almost everyone in America are immigrants. Except for Native Americans, everyone is bouncing around from just a few generations back. American culture is a hodgepodge of every culture on the planet. This is its strength, and not something that should be attacked. Immigration is the story of humankind, so don't be so quick to cast people as others. That might be you someday.
Yes I've had wine.

 

[robp135]

Glad to hear it Rob. Your aspiration should be to do as little work as possible and substitute that time with the good stuff.

As a final parting shot, now that I have softened you up, I will say that almost everyone in America are immigrants. Except for Native Americans, everyone is bouncing around from just a few generations back. American culture is a hodgepodge of every culture on the planet. This is its strength, and not something that should be attacked. Immigration is the story of humankind, so don't be so quick to cast people as others. That might be you someday.
Yes I've had wine.

Should aspire to do whatever makes you happy. I still enjoy my job for the most part but it’s certainly not hard work. And good times do cost money. Wasn’t cheap getting to Bilbao from Las Vegas at 3 weeks notice as an example.

I’m not against immigration. I am an immigrant myself and I can acknowledge the multicultural origins of the United States while still arguing for limits and rules on immigration in 2026.

 

[LutonSpurs]

I think the majority do.

But there is a noisy minority who get the attention.

I think politics, and politicians, should be boring, I think its a good thing, that mostly, this government haven't come out and punched us in the face like their predecessors did since 2016. I think thats what most people want, don't fudge with us, look after the economy and don't embarrass us internationally.

Majority don't even need to. Not in this fptp with bizarre constituency lines.