I can't work a 9-5

I had a friend tell me the other day that he feels like a robot, clocking in at the same time, doing the same thing, every single day. If you're wondering why I work so hard - its because I'm afraid. Afraid of this not working anymore and me having no choice but to start working that 9-5. I can't do it - I think I'd go insane.

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[harrisonrhinehart]

My biggest thing with the 9-5 grind is the fact that you’re limited on time off, vacation days, etc. I’d rather make less money and be able to take whatever time off I wanted. Time is more valuable than money

[jordanwiley]

There's a lot of us out there like you bro. I'd rather be homeless living in a van than work a 9-5 for the rest of my life. Can't stand it.

[Campers_Anonymous]

Bro you’re definitely not crazy. I grew up in a state run foster home with nothing. Went to college, got out and started making 130k a year. Always thought money bought happiness, but it’s definitely not true. I work so much that I can’t even enjoy the money I make. I’ve got 160k saved and what I’ve come to realize is once you can cover your basic needs - shelter/food/gas, everything else is just extra. Do we need to sacrifice our life’s at work for extra shxt? Everyone’s answer is different, but for me, I’m learning I’d rather have more free time than money.

There’s an age old story from Mexico that describes it perfectly:

An American investment banker was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Mexican replied, “only a little while. The American then asked why didn’t he stay out longer and catch more fish? The Mexican said he had enough to support his family’s immediate needs. The American then asked, “but what do you do with the rest of your time?”

The Mexican fisherman said, “I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siestas with my wife, Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine, and play guitar with my amigos. I have a full and busy life.”

The American laughed and said, “I am a Harvard MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats, eventually you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing, and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA and eventually New York City, where you will run your expanding enterprise.”The Mexican fisherman asked, “But, how long will this all take?”

To which the American replied, “15 – 20 years.”

“But what then?” Asked the Mexican.

The American laughed and said, “That’s the best part. When the time is right you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public and become very rich, you would make millions!”

“Millions – then what?”

The American said, “Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siestas with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos.”

The Mexican replied, but sir that’s what I do right now…

[T.Harry]

Working a 9 to 5 often restricts you from handling your own basic personal business.

[jabronimacaroni]

I 9-5 remotely, but I can’t 9-5 in office. It’s like jail bro.

[Azami]

9-5 jobs is like going to school everyday. And I hate school.

[swiftmovers]

I'm working 9-5 but at home remotely. The minute they tell me I have to come back into the office I will resign immediately.

[johntran]

I’m 44 male with wife and kid. I moved back in with my parents after living in Asia for 11 years. I started doing uber/lyft as a way to get by until I found work but I’m in the same boat. I can’t go back to the 9-5. The freedom of deciding when to work or not matters more the older I get. I currently live with my parents and pay for the 1200 mortgage payment plus food so that they can retire off their shitty social security. I get to spent more time with my aging parents and my wife/son. It’s a win win situation for everyone even though my living situation is frowned upon by western standards. I’m happy

[cesileythorson]

Never felt so seen.

I'm 33 years old. After working my ass off for 15+ years, pursuing higher education at age 30, did everything they tell us to do to reach a better life, I'm dead in the water - still in poverty and with 2 children with special needs, miserable. I'm determined to find my own way out.

[kwesydarko]

Doing the same thing everyday like a robot... This is one reason why I hate 9-5 jobs...

[Eljefe]

The problem is not working 9-5. The problem is finding a purpose and loving what you do. Not everybody is meant to be a businessman.

[carleonking]

Im 33 and im at a point where I'd rather die than to work a plantation (9-5). My last job was at home depot and still couldn't save a substantial amount of money despite how frugal i am, and i mean FRUGAL. Taking out frustration on a manager got me fired and that was it for me. Decided to use my last check to buy and resell products on and offline. With my returns and profits from buying and reselling, made me not only realize how much I'll never work a plantation job ever in my life again, but gave me the discipline to keep it up. Its kinda fun to make your own money, using your own strategies ane skills to get your own money.

[Bluewildangel]

worst part about the 9-5 is that it’s designed to sap your time

[Kimchi_Studios]

After running a successful business abroad for 10 years, I came back to covid America and the fun of the last 4 years. The job market is absolutely cooked. The cost of living is insane now and these jobs all seem so self-degrading. I chose to teach myself 3d modeling and product design. I feel great and enjoy it but am hungry. The term "starving artist" is real.

[dashawnedwards]

Turn the ads on and keep the money. Monetization is a good thing.

[riyandreams]

Same thing, I value freedom more than money.

[slugemonkey]

I love when random videos like this fall into my lap and keep me focused. Subscribing outta respect

[Twiggy.Smallz]

I work two jobs I’m 25 and I have no time for anything else doing it all by myself and I have a dog ! I cry everyday don’t have time to take care of my own life or my dog . I can’t do this for much longer I’m crumbling .

[jesusramierez]

The whole 9-5 thing is just school for adults you have to ask for permission from your boss to do anything and then you get graded on your performance I can’t believe there are so many people who also have the same mentality on this subject thanks for the video man

[MrRager-]

People stop after the 9-5 but you have to keep pursuing your dream as well, the 9-5 is to generate money for your dreams.