The rat race

so..let me under this right. WE are supposed to slave away every day for years only that one day we are given a promotion and all that hard work pay off for that moment. Then we go forward and repeat. That is the way things are to be successful?

[db20]

Whya you noa speaka de engrrrish!???

[Paul Lenon]

Just make sure to save some of the money when they lay you off.

[Colonel Smoothie]

Originally Posted by isjjj1

so..let me under this right. WE are supposed to slave away every day for years only that one day we are given a promotion and all that hard work pay off for that moment. Then we go forward and repeat. That is the way things are to be successful?

You're being kind of vague, but yes - you should have to work hard to be successful.

[Amy7]

You make it sound like every moment of trying to earn your promotion is miserable. If that's the case, you're doing it wrong. Either you need a different career, a different job within the same career, or a more satisfying personal life; perhaps several of the above. Unlike a stock, you can't get capital gains at the end of your life by selling it, so you'd better be getting a steady stream of dividends as you go along, or you're getting nothing.

[captain_epsilon]

Originally Posted by db20

Whya you noa speaka de engrrrish!???

i can't catch my breath XD *gradually slides and crashes off the chair laughing*

[Wigmeister General]

Originally Posted by isjjj1

so..let me under this right. WE are supposed to slave away every day for years only that one day we are given a promotion and all that hard work pay off for that moment. Then we go forward and repeat. That is the way things are to be successful?

you have heard of the American Dream, haven't you? Work for yourself.

[Cannonball]

Originally Posted by isjjj1

so..let me under this right. WE are supposed to slave away every day for years only that one day we are given a promotion and all that hard work pay off for that moment. Then we go forward and repeat. That is the way things are to be successful?

Quit yer whinin' crybaby.

[CalculatinFool]

What do you enjoy creating? Would somebody pay you to create that thing? If no, think of something else. If yes, create it!

[Colonel Smoothie]

Originally Posted by Wigmeister General

you have heard of the American Dream, haven't you? Work for yourself.

Actually, when most people think of the "American Dream," they're more likely thinking of the "Canadian Dream" or the "Danish Dream."