If you didn't need the money, would you choose to work?

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Haha456 · Accepted Answer

I would still work , maybe 2 days a week, doing something i love. Because what people don't realize is that chronic "not doing anything" eventually leads to a lack of purpose in life. At first, it may seem fun that you get to rest and not do anything but over many years, you will feel like you're drifting aimlessly with absolutely no purpose in life. This will eventually lead to depression. This won't account for everyone but it will account for most people. Believe it or not, our jobs provide us a purpose in life and serves as part of our identity.

Every time i do nothing for more than 3 months at a time, I get so severely depressed and bored.

Sour-rose · Accepted Answer

Well that's the goal for me anyways. To have enough money TO STILL work. Sure, I don't need to but that's the point. I'm doing it to get out of the house or sum... or exhibit how cute my panties are in public. Also probably get to use super rich bathrooms and have snacks on the job.

MCheetah · Accepted Answer

Yes. I'd feel useless if I didn't work all day long. I think most productive men ins society would. I'd own my own company and then spend two hours a day kickboxing after that (at night, since most gyms around here are terrible for working hours). I think, many women, if not most of 'em, would do nothing all day and not choose to work. That's why so many idolize Kim Kardashian.

Man-O-Metal · Accepted Answer

Hell yeah I would. Work is how I keep my sanity. I love the line of work I'm in and there's always new stuff going on. It gets boring at times (like literally any other job), but the majority of the time I'm really motivated to get up and go to work every day.

JordynJayne · Answer

Yes!!! So good for my head since my thoughts and internal demons like to always try and run the show. I take pride in having integrity, and get moving everyday. I would probably take the same schedule I have now.

Adam1978 · Answer

I would become my own boss but I would work. And it really a matter of if I need the money now or might need them in the future. I would need to be set for life before counting myself to not need money.

USLegionary · Answer

Depends largely on how you define not needing the money. Like if I could get by without work for a year no I'd keep working. If you have enough money tends to look after itself but I would still work at something.

Hawner · Answer

Yes. While obviously I work in order to have money to pay for things, I enjoy my workso much that I would still work even if I won the lottery. Maybe I wouldn't work so much, but I would still gladly work.

Anonymous · Answer

Work? Let's say I'd be doing artistic stuff. See where I can shine. Also open up my own clothing brand. I mean damn, the clothing world is a big mess right now. Can hardly find anything stylish and fitting and with pockets. Game designers can come up with better clothing than 90% of clothing brands out there.

Red-Blaze · Answer

For sure I will I work more becouse I enjoy it then the money it self, and honestly earning much less then I could just becouse wanted a job I enjoy more

The_Shadow_Dweller · Answer

Yes, Because working is much more than money for me. It keeps me active, knowledgeable, and up to date in the field I am working. That is good enough for me.

lightbulb27 · Answer

I'd do something, but doesn' thave to be a stress filled job. volunteer, and do what I want. heck, I'm doing that now... lol

jamesgoldman · Answer

Yeah if you stop working and/or learning, you start dying

I know multi-millionaires who still work
Hell my antique dealer stopped working just 2 weeks before she died at 89 and her net worth was £70M

John_Doesnt · Answer

I don't work, I day trade for Forex currency as my own boss and you can never have enough money.  "You can never be: too rich, too good looking or too well armed." -Marcus Guns

Drumlin2001 · Answer

Yes. I would do something. As much as more time with kids would be good but I would need some adult interaction (and to be honest some time away from kids).

sassy_receptor · Answer

yes because i like having a purpose and think it would be pretty boring to just sit around or travel all the time

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Yes, if it's a job I love doing. Drumming in a band, voice acting, stand-up, working in a print shop. As long as it's something fun that I like doing.

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

Nope. I might have some labors of love, but i would likely never do something that i didn’t want to do again.

TrueConfection · Answer

I like to do volunteer work and would continue to do that, but I wouldn't take a paid job.

petitedollbabee · Answer

Yep. I currently do volunteer work as it gets me out of the house.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

Yeah, I would work as a party planner or fashion designer

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

Inwould but it would be something I am passionate about. I don't know what that would be. Otherwise I would just use it to study languages or travel.

trumpets310 · Answer

No, I'd definitely work on things (goals and hobbies) but I wouldn't work a job

Avicenna · Answer

No, I would pursue intellectual interests and would coach sports

AdithyaR · Answer

Yes, i want to become a teacher and that's not a job you do for the money. You do it for the satisfaction of the job. So I'd still work.

exitseven · Answer

Yes, I plan on still teaching a few computer science courses when and if I retire.

Luopio27 · Answer

Even a golden cage is is still a cage.  No matter how much money I have, I need something to do all week.

TacosRAwesome · Answer

Maybe more along the lines of philanthropy than actual work but yes I'll somewhat work.

AsaKyo · Answer

Yeah, because I'd still like to talk to people sometimes

TroyDT2 · Answer

Yes, but it would be giving surfing and music lessons.

Wise4myage · Answer

Yes, but Id find a job in a field that really appeals to me.

CuriousMufuxka · Answer

I have to. Even when I retire after I turn 50, I will work a part time job of some sort for the fuck of it. I can't not have a job.

aildgirl88 · Answer

Yes, but only work a job I'm really passionate about.

Sevenpointfive · Answer

people have the sense that work is grinding. i'm not about that. i make my money work for me. i think that's what you're meaning

Friendlybro79 · Answer

I'd still work but donate all my time to charity and depending on how much money we're talking about spread some of my wealth around to people who are in need.

DrBanana · Answer

Yeah even a few days a week. To keep my from getting mentally bored and depressed.

bolverk · Answer

I'd choose a job that I'd be really interested in so I'd be mentally active.

Brando10222 · Answer

Yes, I would cause its needed to keep the mind fresh and get more knowledge

NathanDavis · Answer

yes... I would work on giving back the money, and I would not call it work

Wish4UrB00ty · Answer

I would keep working but in a different capacity.

Hairylegs222 · Answer

My free time is everything to me. So I wouldn't work if I had more than enough money to not work for the rest of my life.

Apple1996 · Answer

I already don't work

ArtemisSilver · Answer

Yes, of course, but I'd go about it very differently.

Sparkie460 · Answer

I'd still continue working. I might hire someone so I don't have to work so hard.

rachel776 · Answer

yes i would go crazy if i didn't

Anonymous · Answer

Define work. I don't need the money right now. But I still earn it. But I don't consider what I do "work".

anon1903 · Answer

Probably not. I'd cultivate my hobbies.

Titlover01 · Answer

Yes. And I’d probably still put in just as many hours. Just doing something that I really like doing instead.

jaleciab4 · Answer

Absolutely not. I would spend my life doing things I want to do. Writing code is not one of them.

malwins · Answer

Obviously not I would pursue all the stuff that I always wanted to do!

melanieeeB · Answer

Yeah but definitely part time

dustybiker · Answer

Yes. It’s good to keep motivated.

SaoirseS · Answer

Yep. I like what I do.

SnowedIn · Answer

Absolutely. I'd be a teacher.

Agape93 · Answer

Yeap, just in a different profession

sheikalana · Answer

Yes, I like to keep myself busy.

Faith18letsgo · Answer

Absolutely not. I’d volunteer and go to school.

Anonymous · Answer

Yep I won't! I'd rather go on vacation. Have sex and travel.

bubblegunnn · Answer

Ofc.. for skill and socialize for sure

fembotnpc777 · Answer

no; shit's depressing

Fuentes · Answer

I always need the money

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

You bet your sweet bippy I would

MementoMori777 · Answer

No I'd be living life

amrutha_prekshan · Answer

No cause I'm probably a lazy girl

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