When will we stop living for the weekend? Escaping the 9-5 life.

[palle11]

On the one hand, I don't want to complain; through the last few years of working, I've been on vacation four times, from 2020 to 2022, which isn't bad at all. On the other hand, I'd like to constantly travel and explore new destinations, the majority of which we'll never experience through this way of life.

Hahaha This is traders delight. Working round the clock doesn't give you this kind of life to travel, explore and experience new countries, villages or towns, get fresh stories and new environment. No you won't get such life if you keep working for someone.

I believe there are only two sets of category of persons that can life that life you are longing for

1. The only way that can happen to you if you are focus is only when you invest, establish yourself to become employer of labour.

2. To be a profiting online trader.

Do you believe that there's a true way to escape this vicious cycle, or are we doomed to live like this forever?

Things have changed with age and modernity, so people are moving away from dominant jobs to itinerant jobs, I believe this is a way to escape.

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[irhact]

Many people feel the same way, especially after the pandemic. It seems like we are stuck in a rat race, working hard for someone else’s benefit, and not having enough time or money to enjoy life. I thought I was lucky to invest in Eth in the early days, but my financial situation and circumstances prevented me from achieving my financial independence.

Ethereum is a very good project to accumulate along side with Bitcoin, Ethereum is the first altcoins to come in mind when people want to invest in other coins that isn't Bitcoin. Ethereum has been around for a very long time that the developers will render keep working on the project than scam their investors so you'll safe investing in Ethereum. It also has potential for profits in the next bull market.

Invest in Ethereum bit not the scam tokens that others are launching by using the Ethereum blockchain, Ethereum is highly recognized and listed on all exchange for easy selling. Ethereum is likely to reach a new peak of $10k but that all depends on how well Bitcoin does.

[Fredomago]

Many people feel the same way, especially after the pandemic. It seems like we are stuck in a rat race, working hard for someone else’s benefit, and not having enough time or money to enjoy life. I thought I was lucky to invest in Eth in the early days, but my financial situation and circumstances prevented me from achieving my financial independence.

Ethereum is a very good project to accumulate along side with Bitcoin, Ethereum is the first altcoins to come in mind when people want to invest in other coins that isn't Bitcoin. Ethereum has been around for a very long time that the developers will render keep working on the project than scam their investors so you'll safe investing in Ethereum. It also has potential for profits in the next bull market.

Invest in Ethereum bit not the scam tokens that others are launching by using the Ethereum blockchain, Ethereum is highly recognized and listed on all exchange for easy selling. Ethereum is likely to reach a new peak of $10k but that all depends on how well Bitcoin does.

A good advantage that I see is ETH was being used by other developers to create their projects and with that it will be a continuously updating for the benefits of the end users, meaning to say that it will continue to gain support though competitions are already around and there are other blockchain system that is being introduced but as the first alternative coin that would come to your mind after Bitcoin there's a big chance that investing to this coin will allow you to earn decently.

[calonpa]

Time passes, and we have nothing to look forward to. We watch our lives pass, and the only thing we're looking forward to is the weekend or 20 days per year of paid time off. We're working a whole year, from 9 to 5 and sometimes even more, at someone else's business just to have an approximate of 20 days of vacation and two days off per week, with many of us having one or even none per week. Is it just me, or does this life sound completely depressing to me? Our ambitions are completely crushed by such a daily routine; our days off are mostly to get things done around the house and to rest. By the time that happens, the day has passed, and we have to go to work again.

At least where I'm at, having two days off per week is considered extremely lucky and privileged, especially if it's two days in a row. Personally, I only had one day off per week, and it honestly wasn't enough. On the one hand, I wanted to get things done around the house and rest, but on the other hand, I didn't want to stay inside doing practically nothing to enjoy myself. Thus, the single day off wasn't even close to being enough. Certainly, I'd be better off with two consecutive days off, but still, is that how you want your life to be for the next 10–20 years, or even more?

On the one hand, I don't want to complain; through the last few years of working, I've been on vacation four times, from 2020 to 2022, which isn't bad at all. On the other hand, I'd like to constantly travel and explore new destinations, the majority of which we'll never experience through this way of life.

Do you believe that there's a true way to escape this vicious cycle, or are we doomed to live like this forever? Telling me that my minor savings in Bitcoin are going to settle me for the rest of my life isn't going to cut it, because the majority of us won't ever have enough Bitcoin to retire.

Are you satisfied with this way of life, or would you prefer to live a different way? What would you like to change and how? Personally, I'm clueless and not satisfied with the idea of spending the rest of my life like this.

Here are some ways:

1) Quit your work and work on freelance. That gives you freedom to travel.

2) Take jobs that require travelling. Like vlogging.

3) Invest money in stocks , grow it and then retire. Then travel as much as you want.

[darkangel11]

Of course, I am not happy to spend my life in this kind of working system, but I know that I have to do it and there is no better system than this. However, I have one hope. Its name is Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. I have a good opportunity to achieve my economic freedom. That's why I will continue to invest in Bitcoin and one day I will break my chains. I'm making an effort to get tickets for the next train and I hope I can make it.

There is a better system. A system where you run a business doing what you like, not working for someone else, but for yourself.
I had this conversation with a number of my friends who work in corporations and they all hate it. They dream of owning a farm, or renovating furniture, breeding animals, but you have to make money somewhere. They all come from normal or poor families where they have no chance of getting money or properties from their parents and corporations pay well. After 20 years you're tired, nervous, feel much older than you should, but you can save up.

I had this strike of luck that I bought bitcoin early and it allowed me to move to a minimum wage job, that takes just a few hours every day and allows me to work from home. I usually work in the evenings and at night and all of my days are free, where I can do whatever I want. IMO that's economic freedom, but I also understand that for many people it's out of reach.

[Mario Yamasaki]

Many people spend weekends on useless things, they think that weekends are the time to party and waste money, they go to far and expensive tourist attractions so that when the weekend is over or before receiving their salary they have to be in debt because of the money in savings run out. it's time for us to use it every day for something useful.

[ancafe]

Do you believe that there's a true way to escape this vicious cycle, or are we doomed to live like this forever? Telling me that my minor savings in Bitcoin are going to settle me for the rest of my life isn't going to cut it, because the majority of us won't ever have enough Bitcoin to retire.

Are you satisfied with this way of life, or would you prefer to live a different way? What would you like to change and how? Personally, I'm clueless and not satisfied with the idea of spending the rest of my life like this.

Two days off a week is the culture of working in the government in my country and has been going on for a long time, this kind of work culture is set by the system and they have to follow and there is no room for complaining, even though the work is a bit tiring to think about, there is no other way than enjoy it and some people can't work with a system like this, so they choose to build a business or other jobs that are considered more flexible in managing it. For me, who graduated in economics, this is actually not fun and I prefer a job that I build with my own system and rules.

The life we live is sometimes full of mysteries and complaining is not a solution to get out of problems, I also have a small amount of savings in bitcoin and try to increase as much as possible whenever I have money to invest. I'm just trying to enjoy a normal life and don't want to force something I can't do, sometimes trying to live a simpler life is much more fun than trying to be someone else and forcing investments with incompetence.

[huu78]

That's life, sometimes things don't go the way we expect but there is no choice to be able to accept it because on average everyone does the same thing working 5 days a week and 2 days off and some even only have 1 day off. And I think that's normal because most are like that and will get used to situations like that and it all depends on how they manage their homework and vacation during the 2-day vacation and also plan holidays when there is a red date.
and i enjoy the state i think the same as you and most importantly after 8 hours of work i still have 16 hours of rest and also with my family and for the next 10 or 20 years i just want to have a business and be boss with some workers and one- my only hope is to make a profit from bitcoin which i do in the long term. And with that I can enjoy life with other things with my family.

It's great that you enjoy your current state and have a vision for your future. Having a long-term plan, such as starting a business and becoming your own boss, can provide a sense of purpose and motivation. Investing in Bitcoin as part of your long-term strategy can be a viable option, but it's important to remember that cryptocurrencies, like any investment, carry their own risks. It's advisable to conduct thorough research, understand the market dynamics, and make informed decisions based on your risk tolerance and financial goals.

[Yatsan]

Breakthrough? Create your own business. That is the only way way to break the cycle. But as we all know, not all people has the capability and eagerness. Some are contented with earning 5 digits from their work and there's nothing wrong with that. But if you are seeking for more and tired of waking up early just to be stressed out for the rest of the day then be your own company. It'll be a win-win situation. Try and succeed or try and learn. If you'd succeed then good but if you don't, then for sure you'd appreciate what you have at your job. It is not easy to run a business. If it is, then everyone should be a millionaire by now. But that's now how simple things are.

[naikturun]

What is keeping many people from living a full free life without being tied to a particular job that only gives you 2 days off per week is the means, if you can not afford such life style then you must one way or the other work to sustain your livelihood.
Right now there is nothing more i need than leave my job completely but my income is not going to sustain me much if i don't have a steady income stream, so what to do 
Many people want it but only few can afford to leave that way.

The desire for a more flexible and independent lifestyle, where individuals are not tied to a specific job or work schedule, is something many people aspire to. However, financial considerations often play a significant role in determining one's ability to live such a lifestyle.

[YinShuiSiYuan]

Covid has introduced us to this new life work from home and majority of the world is loving this idea because of less hectic and tiring routines and plus side is productivity rate is full in this type of job . You can never say if they are working from home that means they are not fulfilling their tasks .
This 9 to 5 job is getting very exhausting with each passing month and people are looking to get rid of this .

[Davidvictorson]

It's not how life should be lived. However, it is due to the way the system has been set up that society may continue to develop and move in a dynamic manner. When I think about it the way you do, I also get sad and depressed, but what makes me happy is returning every day to my family and the sincere and loving friends I have in my life.

Do you believe that there's a true way to escape this vicious cycle, or are we doomed to live like this forever? Telling me that my minor savings in Bitcoin are going to settle me for the rest of my life isn't going to cut it, because the majority of us won't ever have enough Bitcoin to retire.

I am not aware of any other way to break free from this vicious loop that you have described. You can work whenever, however, and wherever you choose if you run your own firm. Simply put, you are in charge of you. Your bitcoin savings wouldn't be sufficient, but if you learn how to trade cryptocurrencies, you can live off of your bitcoins for the rest of your life.

[Distinctin]

Some people like this, some does it to survive, or others do it because they have no other options. Depending on your need, this could feel like hell or heaven. Also, there's a term that says, you need money in order to make more money. Many choose these 9–5 jobs so that they can save enough money in order to start a business on their own. So if you have a plan and enough asset to start something like that, you can decide to quit your job. But for me, the competition is so high. So grab any opportunity you can get. Have something as your backup and then move onto something new if that involves risks.

True. It’s not that most of the people wanted to work for the rest of their lives but since it’s their only way for survival, then they don’t have any choice but to keep the job and work 9-5. However, for some who have been making good compensation and are satisfied with their jobs, maybe working on weekdays do not really annoy them at all. But I believe every worker has always its choice. If he has the means to survive without sticking to his job and just open a business for his own, and he can manage it well, maybe leaving his job can be very possible and find his luck and wealth in his new business.

[dunfida]

Do you believe that there's a true way to escape this vicious cycle, or are we doomed to live like this forever? Telling me that my minor savings in Bitcoin are going to settle me for the rest of my life isn't going to cut it, because the majority of us won't ever have enough Bitcoin to retire.

Are you satisfied with this way of life, or would you prefer to live a different way? What would you like to change and how? Personally, I'm clueless and not satisfied with the idea of spending the rest of my life like this.

Two days off a week is the culture of working in the government in my country and has been going on for a long time, this kind of work culture is set by the system and they have to follow and there is no room for complaining, even though the work is a bit tiring to think about, there is no other way than enjoy it and some people can't work with a system like this, so they choose to build a business or other jobs that are considered more flexible in managing it. For me, who graduated in economics, this is actually not fun and I prefer a job that I build with my own system and rules.

The life we live is sometimes full of mysteries and complaining is not a solution to get out of problems, I also have a small amount of savings in bitcoin and try to increase as much as possible whenever I have money to invest. I'm just trying to enjoy a normal life and don't want to force something I can't do, sometimes trying to live a simpler life is much more fun than trying to be someone else and forcing investments with incompetence.

Two days off a week is really something that good or better and the best thing is that you've been being paid or having that fixed monthly income if you do really work on government agencies, but how about into those

private sectors? For sure it would really be a no work no pay kind of scheme which it isnt really that shocking anymore. It turns out that you would really be needing to work in order to get that maximum pay or something you wouldnt really be liking with those deductions which is something that it is really that we do like. As for having a 9-5 or 8-5 job most commonly on which it isnt really that shocking anymore.
We dont have any choice but to deal with it because if we dont then for sure lots of things would be affected. You would really be a slave for the rest of your life until you would retire.
This is why some people would really be having reconsideration on finding up ways on breaking up this chain and this is via investment and other dealings which could potentially give you other
source of income.

[Theones]

Me: I don't like 9 to 5 job, I will resign and become a freelancer where I have a flexible working hours.

Also me: Damn, I working more than five days and longer than 8 hours. I can't stay in this job, I will choose become a businessman where I don't need to work.

Also me (again): Shit, now I work for 24/7.

I think if someone who work under other people business and complaint about the working time, the employee is lazy. What make people don't like working for 9 to 5 job is, the payment he get isn't worth or fair with all the dedication or effort he put for the company.

Working for 9 to 5, two days off per weak, have 20 days per year paid time off and the company can fulfill the salary I ask, is a dream for me.

I think it's not an easy thing to survive be it a 9-5 job or a freelancer work.
You will always have challenge. and sometime these challenges are too extreme

[Botnake]

This is why the new norm is work from home. People are sick of the 9-5 jobs in cubicles where they basically do something online which they can easily do at home.

Hence they work from home and enjoy spending more time with families. Many businesses ended the work from home options and people just quit and found a job elsewhere because they liked that life style.

Who wants to be stuck in traffic for 1 hour then work 9 to 5 and be stuck in traffic for another hour and come home at 6pm.

It is really better to work from home, but again, this depends on the situation. Right now, comparing it to my past job, it is more stressful; it is mentally exhausting, and you know that is more bad than being physically exhausted because, physically, you can just sleep it off for 2 days and it's gone. Being mentally exhausted because of the stress brought to you by your boss is very different. That is really what I've noticed from a physical to an online workspace, but still, it is an advantage if you think about it, but you can't really say that it is easier online as it is more difficult for my end as they are monitoring your doings online unlike in an office set up that you can relax around.

For some, that could be more stressful like what you’ve personally experienced. But I guess majority still enjoy the work from home set up since they can manage to balance their work and family to keep on going smoothly. However, in my case, I find it more fulfilling on my part since I am the boss of my own with my little business and still have side hustles that pay me with a good compensation. Life is a choice, but for some who cannot leave their jobs, maybe they just don’t have the courage to do it because their finances are not yet stable.

[Cryptock]

The solution to get rid of this problem is to create your own business, invest in yourself and your education, and finally save a little money and start investing early.

It sounds very utopian. Everyone understands that finances are needed, and not small ones, in order to have a free life that does not depend on anyone. Not everyone is born with a golden spoon in their mouth, but many try to open their own business, which does not always lead to success.
It's easy to say: "Open your own business, invest, and everything about you will be chocolate", but in reality, everything looks different.


So, OP, those moods and depressive thoughts can happen to anyone, but try to see the sun in the little things. You have a vacation, and you have a job to take a break from. The main thing is that you have health; this is the greatest value that needs to be protected.
In my country, when we are visited by decadent thoughts, say: "The main thing is health; we will buy everything else."

we struggle so much  for Utopia
and then we also know that this world doesnot exist. However struggle is real.

[Alpha Marine]

When people try to define how people should live life then that becomes a problem. There is no general way for people to live their lives. Everybody should do what works for them. There are people who like a 9-5, there are people who like working the night shifts, there are people who like running their own business, and there are also people like me who like to work from home. The bottom line is, everybody has to work to make a living. So however you want to work to make a living, do it.
If you feel you're in the wrong line of work, then change if you can, but if you can't change, make the most of the one you've got.

A misconception people have is that "if you have your own business then you'll have enough time for yourself". That's false, except it's not an ambitious business. Because if you are actually building a business that will go all the way up, you'll work twice as hard.

[Oasisman]

When will we stop living for the weekend? Escaping the 9-5 life

Maybe when we don't have to live in the reality and stick with our own fantasy? Perhaps being dead or being an old retired pensioner are the only way I guess LOL!
I totally get your point because most probably we are all asking the same question whenever we get tired, exhausted, and drained after a long week of work. This is like a daily reminder that reality sucks.
Though there are a handful of ways where you can travel while you're working. One of these is having a job where it doesn't need for you to go the office, but to work remotely. I've seen a lot of freelancers doing this kind of routine. However, it still doesn't stop the 'living for the weekend" and escaping 9-5 life cycle.

[Kasabus]

Some people like this, some does it to survive, or others do it because they have no other options. Depending on your need, this could feel like hell or heaven. Also, there's a term that says, you need money in order to make more money. Many choose these 9–5 jobs so that they can save enough money in order to start a business on their own. So if you have a plan and enough asset to start something like that, you can decide to quit your job. But for me, the competition is so high. So grab any opportunity you can get. Have something as your backup and then move onto something new if that involves risks.

Having a decent job that pays a good compensation is already a blessing. That's why some have managed to keep their jobs even if the jobs  sometimes create big pressures on their personal lives. However, for those who have been working at a toxic environment, their only hope is to finally get out from their jobs and just find some other alternatives to make them survive and become profitable in their chosen career. That just proves that you are the only one responsible for your life's choices. If you stay with it, that means you have to suit yourself and find contentment whatever life's opportunities give you.