Time to go?

Anonymous101

Chickereeeee wrote: »

As it was through most of human history (if you include killing animals, gathering fruit, growing crops and fighting as 'work' rather than 'leisure activities')

C

Indeed, those activities however are what we have evolved to do. Its no surprise to me that a huge number of people revert to those types of activities for leisure... It's in our DNA to find them rewarding and enjoyable.

Its only in the last couple of thousand years (or hundreds in some communities) that sitting still all day or performing repetitive tasks has replaced this.

Peelerfart

The office, David Brent, appraisals.

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Thrugelmir

Peelerfart wrote: »

One of the many things I find refreshing about this thread is how many people are so hacked off by the corporate sh1t3 :-)

The quality of "management" these days is my biggest bugbear. Technology has made people dumber , lacking vision and creativity. Sad times indeed,

Itsallagame

Never had a problem with the one's I've bought

mollycat

Never was there a prouder day than when I was nominated department "Equality and Diversity Champion"

mgdavid

k6chris wrote: »

Or they have forgotten how to enjoy themselves......so where is the playbook to help remember how to have fun??

I really don't know; because I have a lifelong addiction to motorsport - I've been building, improving, preparing and driving competition cars since my late twenties - I've never actually forgotten. I've always managed to get at least a few hours in the garage during the week - it's often been wonderfully therapeutic after a hard day in corporateworld and probably was the main reason I could hack work until 65.
I suppose the best answer for youngsters is 'don't stop having fun and you won't forget' - but not much help to older readers who need to find their mojo again, preferably before retiring.

bigadaj

mollycat wrote: »

Never was there a prouder day than when I was nominated department "Equality and Diversity Champion"

If I as nominated for that I would know they are taking the !!!!!

mollycat

bigadaj wrote: »

if i as nominated for that i would know they are taking the !!!!!

whoooosh!

bugslet

mollycat wrote: »

whoooosh!

I wasn't sure - I don't 'know' you. Some people would be really happy with that job!:)

adonis10

As someone of 34 I can see why people get to retirement and then think "what am I to do with all this free time?" because the norm seems to be get to a certain age and neglect pastimes and hobbies for oneself because one is too busy working their a**e off to pay for the home, kids, pension etc. and also the fact they have kids means they no longer have time for themselves. Also, kids tend to mean 1 partner is on maternity leave for a while and then generally goes back part time so increased pressure on the other to work more hours to make up the shortfall etc., it is no wonder there is no time or energy left for hobbies.


I totally get it because once you have kids you have made that commitment but it also seems a tad depressing that one can spend 20 odd years neglecting themselves. That said, save for winning the lottery, going off the grid or getting a massive inheritance it seems to be a necessity.