Originally Posted by
Dave Cutter
Why bother to commute? Or go to work at all? Sometimes..... perfectly normal people forget why we work or have jobs or careers. It would seem judging by your post... you've already decided NOT to have a career. It may only be a matter of time until you make decisions that lead to not having a job.
Employment is a commitment. Understandability.... employment is a commitment that must be constantly negotiated with the commitments made to family and even moral responsibilities (like our creator). But relegating the employment commitment to a lesser value (like a hobby, sport, or trendy environmental concern)..... is a step towards unemployment.
I was unemployed for 6 months between academic posts in 2013. I spend time traveling around Japan and Korea ... essentially thinking and getting myself sorted for the next fight/battle/step ... it was great and I would highly recommend it.
I think that people get too connected with "working" or "being employed." Managing a "career" is more understandable, but in general people in North America become too financially committed and thus "must" work or face financial ruin. Until recently, this was also directly connected with a decline in health services.
I'm still not 100% happy, so I'm contemplating time away again as England and I are not the best fit! I'll always keep my career on the same level as a competitive sport (as it is super competitive.)