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I never understood that mindset. I burn my PTO as fast as I can earn it lol. I don’t believe in afterlife so I’m trying to enjoy my time here as much as I can.

Who would think this is a flex? What is this a reference to?

IME it’s usually not a flex or a brag. It’s more like bitching or complaining.

I read that Americans in the 1980s used to mock Japanese for working excessively; but now they became the Japanese.

Also, there is another side to this; I notice that people with crappy personal life outside of work use work as distraction. They don't feel or see any meaning outside of work so they derive meaning from the latter instead.

If someone want to work more hours, fine, but don't expect the same to others.

What do y'all think about working excessive hours on something that is wholely yours(not working for someone else)?

Good job exploiting yourself sucker. No, but seriously keep in mind that your time is limited, especially when you got little kids at home.
While your clients may appreciate any extra work you do for them and it might even get you "loyal" clients, little timmy would also like to spend some time with you.
- Totally agree about the kids thing. Being a parent should always take precedence over working(besides working extra to fund the basic needs of the household). Good point :)
Eh. To each to their own but flexing with your feats or lifestyle is pretty dumb anyways

Man I've been taking it easy at work ever since getting layed off; anyway, but a co-worker of mine on the same team works like a demon. Easily, easily closing double the tickets that I do.

Anyway, young guy, good for him. The shitter is we both got the same piddly little 2% raise.

I'm working my wage and not planning to stick around anyway, but I feel bad for those who aren't totally jaded yet. It's so disappointing

Inflation was 3.4% in the US in 2023 and is already 3.2% in 2024. That's actually better than a decent number of industrial nations.
Chances are, you didn't get a raise, you got a pay cut.

What if you're working to get your own business off the ground?

Sure but that's none of your business

I need to save this to my work pc

Make it your wallpaper

I like working, but I hate working on shit I don't care about for someone else's benefit.

Same with your side gig.

It is not a flex if your primary job isn't enough to pay the bills. It's a societal failure that wages have not kept up with inflation and that capitalism continues to filter the benefits of increased productivity to ownership at the expense of labor. Being forced to cope with your own exploitation, or worse, figuring out how to exploit others, is not the flex you think it is

And if it ain't about the money, it's definitely not a flex that you filled your free time with more work. Unless you're trying to make your side gig into your 9-5, there is a world of activities, hobbies, and pastimes to better yourself that you are missing out on.